Don Gordon vs. Luke Putkonen — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Don Gordon and Luke Putkonen are fairly close on the surface numbers. Don Gordon had the edge in home runs allowed (0.75 per nine innings vs 1.12). By the career numbers, Don Gordon 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.