C. J. Fick vs. Billy Palmer — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Billy Palmer posted a stronger line than C. J. Fick. Billy Palmer posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.44 vs 4.38) and home runs allowed (0.53 per nine innings vs 1.46). By the career numbers, Billy Palmer 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.