J. D. Durbin vs. Art Lopatka — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, J. D. Durbin and Art Lopatka are fairly close on the surface numbers. Art Lopatka posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.588 vs 1.885) and home runs allowed (0.53 per nine innings vs 0.74). J. D. Durbin had the advantage in ERA (6.19 vs 6.35). By the career numbers, Art Lopatka 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.