Ryan Mattheus vs. Billy Sadler — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ryan Mattheus posted a stronger line than Billy Sadler. Ryan Mattheus posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.72 vs 4.53) and home runs allowed (0.59 per nine innings vs 1.45). By the career numbers, Ryan Mattheus 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.