John Lackey vs. Troy Scribner — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Lackey posted a stronger line than Troy Scribner. John Lackey posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.92 vs 4.28) and home runs allowed (1.01 per nine innings vs 2.3). By the career numbers, John Lackey 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.