Tom Gordon vs. Eduardo Salazar — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tom Gordon posted a stronger line than Eduardo Salazar. Tom Gordon posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.96 vs 5.99) and WHIP (1.387 vs 1.868). By the career numbers, Tom 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.