Bumpus Jones vs. Kevin King — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bumpus Jones and Kevin King are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bumpus Jones posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.896 vs 2.054) and home runs allowed (0.22 per nine innings vs 0.88). Kevin King had the advantage in ERA (7.34 vs 7.99). By the career numbers, Bumpus Jones 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.