Brian Edmondson vs. Tim Layana — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tim Layana posted a stronger line than Brian Edmondson. Tim Layana posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.56 vs 4.98) and home runs allowed (0.79 per nine innings vs 1.11). By the career numbers, Tim Layana 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.