Joel Davis vs. Mike Paxton — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mike Paxton posted a stronger line than Joel Davis. Mike Paxton posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.71 vs 4.91) and home runs allowed (0.73 per nine innings vs 0.94). By the career numbers, Mike Paxton 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.