Al Pratt vs. Chris Waters — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Al Pratt and Chris Waters are fairly close on the surface numbers. Al Pratt posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.41 vs 5.07) and home runs allowed (0.33 per nine innings vs 1.41). Chris Waters had the advantage in WHIP (1.480 vs 1.535). By the career numbers, Al Pratt 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.