Philip Humber vs. Bryan Kelly — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Philip Humber and Bryan Kelly are fairly close on the surface numbers. Philip Humber posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.442 vs 1.793) and home runs allowed (1.29 per nine innings vs 1.76). Bryan Kelly had the advantage in ERA (4.7 vs 5.31). By the career numbers, Philip Humber 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.