Rafael Cruz vs. Kris Johnson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Rafael Cruz and Kris Johnson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Rafael Cruz posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.06 vs 5.32) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.76). Kris Johnson had the advantage in WHIP (1.817 vs 2.063). By the career numbers, Rafael Cruz 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.