Philip Humber vs. Bob Mabe — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Philip Humber and Bob Mabe are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bob Mabe posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.82 vs 5.31) and home runs allowed (1.08 per nine innings vs 1.29). Philip Humber had the advantage in WHIP (1.442 vs 1.514). By the career numbers, Bob Mabe 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.