Josh James vs. Fred Worden — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Josh James and Fred Worden are fairly close on the surface numbers. Josh James posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.64 vs 18) and WHIP (1.322 vs 4.000). Fred Worden had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.52). By the career numbers, Josh James 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.