John Lannan vs. Troy Scribner — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, John Lannan and Troy Scribner are fairly close on the surface numbers. John Lannan posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.18 vs 4.28) and home runs allowed (0.9 per nine innings vs 2.3). Troy Scribner had the advantage in WHIP (1.354 vs 1.454). By the career numbers, John Lannan 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.