Dave Cole vs. Troy Mattes — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Dave Cole and Troy Mattes are fairly close on the surface numbers. Dave Cole posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.93 vs 6) and home runs allowed (0.61 per nine innings vs 1.8). Troy Mattes had the advantage in WHIP (1.644 vs 1.770). By the career numbers, Dave Cole 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.