Philip Humber vs. Cristian Mena — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Philip Humber and Cristian Mena are fairly close on the surface numbers. Cristian Mena posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.66 vs 5.31) and WHIP (1.345 vs 1.442). Philip Humber had the advantage in home runs allowed (1.29 per nine innings vs 2.79). By the career numbers, Cristian Mena 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.