Jimmy Cordero vs. Travis Phelps — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jimmy Cordero posted a stronger line than Travis Phelps. Jimmy Cordero posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.323 vs 1.382) and home runs allowed (0.78 per nine innings vs 1.28). By the career numbers, Jimmy 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.