John Ericks vs. Philip Humber — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, John Ericks and Philip Humber are fairly close on the surface numbers. John Ericks posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.78 vs 5.31) and home runs allowed (1.06 per nine innings vs 1.29). Philip Humber had the advantage in WHIP (1.442 vs 1.543). By the career numbers, John Ericks 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.