Jack Leiter vs. Jim Palmer — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jim Palmer posted a stronger line than Jack Leiter. Jim Palmer posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.86 vs 4.8) and WHIP (1.190 vs 1.361). By the career numbers, Jim Palmer 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.