Jon Meloan vs. Colby Ward — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jon Meloan and Colby Ward are fairly close on the surface numbers. Jon Meloan posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.245 vs 1.556) and home runs allowed (0.51 per nine innings vs 0.75). Colby Ward had the advantage in ERA (4.25 vs 4.58). By the career numbers, Jon Meloan 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.