Joe La Sorsa vs. Ray Narleski — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ray Narleski posted a stronger line than Joe La Sorsa. Ray Narleski posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.6 vs 5.21) and home runs allowed (1.03 per nine innings vs 1.74). By the career numbers, Ray Narleski 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.