Scott Rice vs. Chris Sampson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Scott Rice and Chris Sampson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Scott Rice posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.18 vs 4.42) and home runs allowed (0.28 per nine innings vs 1). Chris Sampson had the advantage in WHIP (1.369 vs 1.562). By the career numbers, Scott Rice 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.