Michael Kohn vs. Justin Topa — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Michael Kohn and Justin Topa are fairly close on the surface numbers. Justin Topa posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.390 vs 1.461) and home runs allowed (0.54 per nine innings vs 1.1). Michael Kohn had the advantage in ERA (3.52 vs 3.79). By the career numbers, Justin Topa 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.