Philip Humber vs. Jack Knott — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Philip Humber and Jack Knott are fairly close on the surface numbers. Jack Knott posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.97 vs 5.31) and home runs allowed (0.81 per nine innings vs 1.29). Philip Humber had the advantage in WHIP (1.442 vs 1.560). By the career numbers, Jack Knott 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.