Jharel Cotton vs. Skip Lockwood — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Skip Lockwood posted a stronger line than Jharel Cotton. Skip Lockwood posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.55 vs 4.5) and home runs allowed (0.71 per nine innings vs 1.59). By the career numbers, Skip Lockwood 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.