Carl Edwards vs. Juan Lara — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Carl Edwards posted a stronger line than Juan Lara. Carl Edwards posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.56 vs 4.26) and home runs allowed (0.88 per nine innings vs 1.42). By the career numbers, Carl Edwards 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.