Mark Hamburger vs. Paul LaPalme — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mark Hamburger posted a stronger line than Paul LaPalme. Mark Hamburger posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.000 vs 1.507) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.04). By the career numbers, Mark Hamburger 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.