Rafael Martin vs. Allan Simpson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Rafael Martin and Allan Simpson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Rafael Martin posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 6.06) and WHIP (1.125 vs 1.694). Allan Simpson had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.92 per nine innings vs 2.25). By the career numbers, Rafael Martin 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.