Robbie Erlin vs. Silvino Ruíz — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Robbie Erlin and Silvino Ruíz are fairly close on the surface numbers. Silvino Ruíz posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.47 vs 4.87) and home runs allowed (0.69 per nine innings vs 1.13). Robbie Erlin had the advantage in WHIP (1.297 vs 1.449). By the career numbers, Silvino Ruíz 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.