Phil Ortega vs. Manny Salvo — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Manny Salvo posted a stronger line than Phil Ortega. Manny Salvo posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.69 vs 4.43) and home runs allowed (0.52 per nine innings vs 1.24). By the career numbers, Manny Salvo 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.