Scott Mathieson vs. Joe Trimble — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Scott Mathieson and Joe Trimble are fairly close on the surface numbers. Scott Mathieson posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.75 vs 7.48) and home runs allowed (1.64 per nine innings vs 2.91). Joe Trimble had the advantage in WHIP (1.846 vs 1.909). By the career numbers, Scott Mathieson 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.