Charlie Devens vs. Don Ferrarese — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Charlie Devens and Don Ferrarese are fairly close on the surface numbers. Charlie Devens posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.73 vs 4) and home runs allowed (0.11 per nine innings vs 0.69). Don Ferrarese had the advantage in WHIP (1.494 vs 1.659). By the career numbers, Charlie Devens 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.