Preston Claiborne vs. Daniel McCutchen — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Preston Claiborne posted a stronger line than Daniel McCutchen. Preston Claiborne posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.05 vs 4.81) and home runs allowed (0.98 per nine innings vs 1.32). 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.