Casey Fossum vs. James York — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Casey Fossum and James York are fairly close on the surface numbers. James York posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.34 vs 5.45) and home runs allowed (0.31 per nine innings vs 1.31). Casey Fossum had the advantage in WHIP (1.534 vs 1.751). By the career numbers, James York 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.