Paul Carpenter vs. Jake Reed — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Paul Carpenter posted a stronger line than Jake Reed. Paul Carpenter posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.17 vs 7.57) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.32). By the career numbers, Paul Carpenter had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.