Troy Cate vs. Nelson King — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Troy Cate and Nelson King are fairly close on the surface numbers. Troy Cate posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.38 vs 3.58) and home runs allowed (0.56 per nine innings vs 0.88). Nelson King had the advantage in WHIP (1.483 vs 1.688). By the career numbers, Troy Cate 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.