Floyd Newkirk vs. Michael Roth — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Floyd Newkirk and Michael Roth are fairly close on the surface numbers. Floyd Newkirk posted stronger numbers in ERA (0 vs 8.5) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.25). Michael Roth had the advantage in WHIP (1.889 vs 2.000). By the career numbers, Floyd Newkirk 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.