Phil Paine vs. John Wasdin — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Phil Paine and John Wasdin are fairly close on the surface numbers. Phil Paine posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.24 vs 5.28) and home runs allowed (0.72 per nine innings vs 1.53). John Wasdin had the advantage in WHIP (1.462 vs 1.540). 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.