Bryan King vs. B. J. Ryan — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bryan King and B. J. Ryan are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bryan King posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.67 vs 3.37) and WHIP (1.071 vs 1.332). B. J. Ryan had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.7 per nine innings vs 1.05). By the career numbers, Bryan King 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.