Tony Castillo vs. Jim Stoops — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Tony Castillo and Jim Stoops are fairly close on the surface numbers. Tony Castillo posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.443 vs 2.000) and home runs allowed (0.89 per nine innings vs 2.25). Jim Stoops had the advantage in ERA (2.25 vs 3.93). By the career numbers, Tony Castillo 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.