Carl Pavano vs. Chuck Porter — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Carl Pavano and Chuck Porter are fairly close on the surface numbers. Chuck Porter posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.14 vs 4.39) and home runs allowed (0.68 per nine innings vs 1.01). Carl Pavano had the advantage in WHIP (1.362 vs 1.418). By the career numbers, Chuck Porter 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.