Steve Larkin vs. Chris Young — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Steve Larkin and Chris Young are fairly close on the surface numbers. Steve Larkin posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.5 vs 3.95) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.29). Chris Young had the advantage in WHIP (1.276 vs 2.167). By the career numbers, Steve Larkin 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.