Garrett Richards vs. Lawrence Simpson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Garrett Richards posted a stronger line than Lawrence Simpson. Garrett Richards posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.87 vs 4.3) and WHIP (1.316 vs 1.398). By the career numbers, Garrett Richards 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.