Dugan Darnell vs. Jose Valdez — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dugan Darnell posted a stronger line than Jose Valdez. Dugan Darnell posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.86 vs 6.34) and home runs allowed (0.77 per nine innings vs 2.77). By the career numbers, Dugan Darnell 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.