Jack Killilay vs. Scott Olsen — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jack Killilay and Scott Olsen are fairly close on the surface numbers. Jack Killilay posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.54 vs 4.85) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.34). Scott Olsen had the advantage in WHIP (1.512 vs 1.656). By the career numbers, Jack Killilay 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.