Phil Ortega vs. Adam Plutko — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Phil Ortega posted a stronger line than Adam Plutko. Phil Ortega posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.43 vs 5.39) and home runs allowed (1.24 per nine innings vs 2.17). By the career numbers, Phil Ortega 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.