Verdell Mathis vs. Scott Olsen — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Verdell Mathis posted a stronger line than Scott Olsen. Verdell Mathis posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.75 vs 4.85) and WHIP (1.335 vs 1.512). By the career numbers, Verdell Mathis 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.