Paul Maholm vs. John Poloni — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Paul Maholm and John Poloni are fairly close on the surface numbers. Paul Maholm posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.3 vs 6.43) and home runs allowed (0.86 per nine innings vs 1.29). John Poloni had the advantage in WHIP (1.286 vs 1.425). By the career numbers, Paul Maholm 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.