Carlos Contreras vs. Scott Forster — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Carlos Contreras posted a stronger line than Scott Forster. Carlos Contreras posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.51 vs 7.88) and home runs allowed (0.95 per nine innings vs 1.41). By the career numbers, Carlos Contreras 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.