Preston Claiborne vs. Jim Stoops — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Preston Claiborne and Jim Stoops are fairly close on the surface numbers. Preston Claiborne posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.514 vs 2.000) and home runs allowed (0.98 per nine innings vs 2.25). Jim Stoops had the advantage in ERA (2.25 vs 4.05). 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.