Frank Figgemeier vs. Ned Porter — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Frank Figgemeier and Ned Porter are fairly close on the surface numbers. Ned Porter posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.25 vs 11.25) and WHIP (1.500 vs 2.000). Frank Figgemeier had the advantage in home runs allowed (1.13 per nine innings vs 2.25). By the career numbers, Ned Porter 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.