Keith Comstock vs. Masahide Kobayashi — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Keith Comstock posted a stronger line than Masahide Kobayashi. Keith Comstock posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.06 vs 5.1) and home runs allowed (0.82 per nine innings vs 1.38). By the career numbers, Keith Comstock 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.