John Clarkson vs. Stephen Pryor — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Clarkson posted a stronger line than Stephen Pryor. John Clarkson posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.209 vs 1.375) and home runs allowed (0.32 per nine innings vs 1.41). By the career numbers, John Clarkson 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.