Demarcus Evans vs. Ken Ryan — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Demarcus Evans and Ken Ryan are fairly close on the surface numbers. Ken Ryan posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.91 vs 4.75) and home runs allowed (0.66 per nine innings vs 1.48). Demarcus Evans had the advantage in WHIP (1.418 vs 1.596). By the career numbers, Ken Ryan 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.