Paul Penson vs. Hub Pruett — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Paul Penson and Hub Pruett are fairly close on the surface numbers. Hub Pruett posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.627 vs 1.750) and home runs allowed (0.34 per nine innings vs 0.56). Paul Penson had the advantage in ERA (4.5 vs 4.63). By the career numbers, Hub Pruett 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.