John Davis vs. Layne Somsen — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Davis posted a stronger line than Layne Somsen. John Davis posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.92 vs 19.29) and WHIP (1.761 vs 3.857). By the career numbers, John Davis 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.