Jeff Farnsworth vs. Buz Phillips — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jeff Farnsworth posted a stronger line than Buz Phillips. Jeff Farnsworth posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.79 vs 8.04) and home runs allowed (0.77 per nine innings vs 1.24). By the career numbers, Jeff Farnsworth 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.