Tony Faeth vs. Justin Topa — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Tony Faeth and Justin Topa are fairly close on the surface numbers. Tony Faeth posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.7 vs 3.79) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.54). Justin Topa had the advantage in WHIP (1.390 vs 1.708). By the career numbers, Tony Faeth 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.