Stephen Kolek vs. Jesus Luzardo — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Stephen Kolek posted a stronger line than Jesus Luzardo. Stephen Kolek posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.01 vs 4.19) and home runs allowed (0.73 per nine innings vs 1.13). By the career numbers, Stephen Kolek 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.