Charlie Faust vs. Layne Somsen — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Charlie Faust posted a stronger line than Layne Somsen. Charlie Faust posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 19.29) and WHIP (1.000 vs 3.857). By the career numbers, Charlie Faust 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.