Doug Fister vs. Rankin Johnson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Rankin Johnson posted a stronger line than Doug Fister. Rankin Johnson posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.92 vs 3.72) and home runs allowed (0.24 per nine innings vs 0.89). By the career numbers, Rankin Johnson 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.