Mike Paul vs. Ray Poat — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mike Paul posted a stronger line than Ray Poat. Mike Paul posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.91 vs 4.55) and home runs allowed (0.86 per nine innings vs 1.08). By the career numbers, Mike Paul 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.