Josh Outman vs. Mark Small — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Josh Outman and Mark Small are fairly close on the surface numbers. Josh Outman posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.43 vs 5.92) and WHIP (1.443 vs 2.014). Mark Small had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.37 per nine innings vs 0.92). By the career numbers, Josh Outman 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.