Francisco Cordero vs. Tom Gorman — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Francisco Cordero and Tom Gorman are fairly close on the surface numbers. Francisco Cordero posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.38 vs 3.77) and home runs allowed (0.7 per nine innings vs 1.01). Tom Gorman had the advantage in WHIP (1.330 vs 1.402). By the career numbers, Francisco Cordero 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.