Billy Rhines vs. Justin Topa — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Billy Rhines posted a stronger line than Justin Topa. Billy Rhines posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.48 vs 3.79) and home runs allowed (0.12 per nine innings vs 0.54). By the career numbers, Billy Rhines 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.