Josh James vs. Darold Knowles — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Josh James and Darold Knowles are fairly close on the surface numbers. Darold Knowles posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.12 vs 4.64) and home runs allowed (0.54 per nine innings vs 1.52). Josh James had the advantage in WHIP (1.322 vs 1.439). By the career numbers, Darold Knowles 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.