Gio Gonzalez vs. Lawrence Simpson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Gio Gonzalez posted a stronger line than Lawrence Simpson. Gio Gonzalez posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.7 vs 4.3) and WHIP (1.335 vs 1.398). By the career numbers, Gio Gonzalez 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.