Ray Crone vs. Phil Ortega — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ray Crone posted a stronger line than Phil Ortega. Ray Crone posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.87 vs 4.43) and home runs allowed (0.99 per nine innings vs 1.24). By the career numbers, Ray Crone 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.