Ross Detwiler vs. Deacon Phillippe — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Deacon Phillippe posted a stronger line than Ross Detwiler. Deacon Phillippe posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.59 vs 4.56) and WHIP (1.105 vs 1.483). By the career numbers, Deacon Phillippe 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.