Brandon Claussen vs. Carson Spiers — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Brandon Claussen posted a stronger line than Carson Spiers. Brandon Claussen posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.04 vs 5.69) and home runs allowed (1.37 per nine innings vs 1.85). By the career numbers, Brandon Claussen 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.