Ned Porter vs. Chris Withrow — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ned Porter and Chris Withrow are fairly close on the surface numbers. Chris Withrow posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.153 vs 1.500) and home runs allowed (1.06 per nine innings vs 2.25). Ned Porter had the advantage in ERA (2.25 vs 3.07). By the career numbers, Chris Withrow 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.