Justin Masterson vs. Norman Plitt — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Justin Masterson and Norman Plitt are fairly close on the surface numbers. Justin Masterson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.31 vs 4.77) and WHIP (1.412 vs 1.716). Norman Plitt had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.38 per nine innings vs 0.73). By the career numbers, Justin Masterson 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.