Paul Gibson vs. Efrain Valdez — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Paul Gibson and Efrain Valdez are fairly close on the surface numbers. Efrain Valdez posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.91 vs 9) and WHIP (1.588 vs 3.000). Paul Gibson had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.06). By the career numbers, Efrain Valdez 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.