Phil Ortega vs. Alcibíades Palma — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Alcibíades Palma posted a stronger line than Phil Ortega. Alcibíades Palma posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.26 vs 4.43) and home runs allowed (0.57 per nine innings vs 1.24). By the career numbers, Alcibíades Palma 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.