Phil Maton vs. Jose Rodriguez — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Phil Maton and Jose Rodriguez are fairly close on the surface numbers. Phil Maton posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.281 vs 1.438) and home runs allowed (1.01 per nine innings vs 1.85). Jose Rodriguez had the advantage in ERA (3.33 vs 3.98). By the career numbers, Phil Maton 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.