Scott Davison vs. Doug Mathis — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Doug Mathis posted a stronger line than Scott Davison. Doug Mathis posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.84 vs 8.1) and home runs allowed (1.44 per nine innings vs 4.73). By the career numbers, Doug Mathis 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.