Chris Devenski vs. Ray Narleski — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Chris Devenski and Ray Narleski are fairly close on the surface numbers. Ray Narleski posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.6 vs 3.91) and home runs allowed (1.03 per nine innings vs 1.27). Chris Devenski had the advantage in WHIP (1.138 vs 1.372). By the career numbers, Ray Narleski 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.