Jose Contreras vs. Tommy de la Cruz — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tommy de la Cruz posted a stronger line than Jose Contreras. Tommy de la Cruz posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.25 vs 4.57) and WHIP (1.124 vs 1.379). By the career numbers, Tommy de la Cruz 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.