Demarcus Evans vs. Nivaldo Rodriguez — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Demarcus Evans and Nivaldo Rodriguez are fairly close on the surface numbers. Demarcus Evans posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.418 vs 1.875) and home runs allowed (1.48 per nine innings vs 2.81). Nivaldo Rodriguez had the advantage in ERA (4.5 vs 4.75). By the career numbers, Demarcus Evans 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.