Kevin Joseph vs. Steve Randolph — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Kevin Joseph and Steve Randolph are fairly close on the surface numbers. Kevin Joseph posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.91 vs 5.52) and home runs allowed (0.82 per nine innings vs 1.28). Steve Randolph had the advantage in WHIP (1.852 vs 2.000). By the career numbers, Kevin Joseph 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.