Frank Gabler vs. David Watson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Frank Gabler and David Watson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Frank Gabler posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.499 vs 2.087) and home runs allowed (0.88 per nine innings vs 1.17). David Watson had the advantage in ERA (4.7 vs 5.26). By the career numbers, Frank Gabler 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.