Daniel Lynch vs. Specs Roberts — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Specs Roberts posted a stronger line than Daniel Lynch. Specs Roberts posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.97 vs 4.56) and home runs allowed (0.72 per nine innings vs 1.31). By the career numbers, Specs Roberts 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.