Chris Ellis vs. Charlie Root — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Chris Ellis and Charlie Root are fairly close on the surface numbers. Charlie Root posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.295 vs 1.385) and home runs allowed (0.53 per nine innings vs 0.78). Chris Ellis had the advantage in ERA (3.12 vs 3.59). By the career numbers, Charlie Root 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.