Dave LaRoche vs. Cory Rasmus — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave LaRoche posted a stronger line than Cory Rasmus. Dave LaRoche posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.53 vs 4.17) and home runs allowed (0.81 per nine innings vs 1.32). By the career numbers, Dave LaRoche 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.