Paul Carter vs. Brad Lord — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Paul Carter and Brad Lord are fairly close on the surface numbers. Paul Carter posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.32 vs 4.34) and home runs allowed (0.19 per nine innings vs 1.17). Brad Lord had the advantage in WHIP (1.293 vs 1.358). By the career numbers, Paul Carter 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.