Gene Lambert vs. Jason Vargas — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Gene Lambert and Jason Vargas are fairly close on the surface numbers. Gene Lambert posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.7 vs 4.29) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.18). Jason Vargas had the advantage in WHIP (1.339 vs 1.600). By the career numbers, Gene Lambert 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.