Ray Narleski vs. Rich Rundles — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ray Narleski and Rich Rundles are fairly close on the surface numbers. Rich Rundles posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.5 vs 3.6) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.03). Ray Narleski had the advantage in WHIP (1.372 vs 1.667). By the career numbers, Rich Rundles 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.