Philip Humber vs. Vin Mazzaro — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Philip Humber and Vin Mazzaro are fairly close on the surface numbers. Vin Mazzaro posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.79 vs 5.31) and home runs allowed (1.01 per nine innings vs 1.29). Philip Humber had the advantage in WHIP (1.442 vs 1.580). By the career numbers, Vin Mazzaro 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.