Phil Paine vs. Scott Service — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Phil Paine posted a stronger line than Scott Service. Phil Paine posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.24 vs 4.99) and home runs allowed (0.72 per nine innings vs 1.21). By the career numbers, Phil Paine 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.