Preston Claiborne vs. Bill Evans — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Preston Claiborne and Bill Evans are fairly close on the surface numbers. Preston Claiborne posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.05 vs 4.98) and WHIP (1.514 vs 1.708). Bill Evans had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.98). By the career numbers, Preston Claiborne 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.