Clay Christiansen vs. Thaddeus Ward — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Clay Christiansen posted a stronger line than Thaddeus Ward. Clay Christiansen posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.05 vs 6.37) and home runs allowed (0.93 per nine innings vs 1.78). By the career numbers, Clay Christiansen 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.