Aroldis Chapman vs. Effie Norton — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Aroldis Chapman and Effie Norton are fairly close on the surface numbers. Aroldis Chapman posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.52 vs 4.13) and WHIP (1.084 vs 1.721). Effie Norton had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.3 per nine innings vs 0.59). By the career numbers, Aroldis Chapman 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.