Paul Penson vs. Joe Presko — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Paul Penson and Joe Presko are fairly close on the surface numbers. Paul Penson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 4.61) and home runs allowed (0.56 per nine innings vs 1.05). Joe Presko had the advantage in WHIP (1.428 vs 1.750). By the career numbers, Paul Penson 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.