Barry Cort vs. Adam Plutko — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Barry Cort posted a stronger line than Adam Plutko. Barry Cort posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.33 vs 5.39) and home runs allowed (0.37 per nine innings vs 2.17). By the career numbers, Barry Cort 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.