Emerson Hancock vs. Carl Pavano — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Carl Pavano posted a stronger line than Emerson Hancock. Carl Pavano posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.39 vs 4.81) and home runs allowed (1.01 per nine innings vs 1.55). By the career numbers, Carl Pavano 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.