Buck Farmer vs. Merkin Valdez — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Buck Farmer posted a stronger line than Merkin Valdez. Buck Farmer posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.71 vs 5.57) and WHIP (1.427 vs 1.789). By the career numbers, Buck Farmer 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.