Joel Davis vs. Rick Waits — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Rick Waits posted a stronger line than Joel Davis. Rick Waits posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.25 vs 4.91) and home runs allowed (0.69 per nine innings vs 0.94). By the career numbers, Rick Waits 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.