Paul Clemens vs. William Malone — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Paul Clemens and William Malone are fairly close on the surface numbers. William Malone posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.39 vs 4.89) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.86). Paul Clemens had the advantage in WHIP (1.500 vs 1.557). By the career numbers, William Malone 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.