William Malone vs. Robbie Ray — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, William Malone and Robbie Ray are fairly close on the surface numbers. William Malone posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.39 vs 3.94) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.35). Robbie Ray had the advantage in WHIP (1.303 vs 1.557). By the career numbers, William Malone 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.