Babe Doty vs. Rafael Valdez — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Babe Doty posted a stronger line than Rafael Valdez. Babe Doty posted stronger numbers in ERA (1 vs 11.12) and WHIP (1.111 vs 2.294). By the career numbers, Babe Doty 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.