Paul Fitzke vs. Chance Ruffin — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Paul Fitzke and Chance Ruffin are fairly close on the surface numbers. Paul Fitzke posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 5.6) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 2.3). Chance Ruffin had the advantage in WHIP (1.720 vs 2.000). By the career numbers, Paul Fitzke 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.