Sam McConnell vs. Juan Salas — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Sam McConnell and Juan Salas are fairly close on the surface numbers. Sam McConnell posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.86 vs 4.44) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.37). Juan Salas had the advantage in WHIP (1.481 vs 1.714). By the career numbers, Sam McConnell 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.