Rafael Rodriguez vs. Charles Witherow — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Rafael Rodriguez and Charles Witherow are fairly close on the surface numbers. Rafael Rodriguez posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.6 vs 18) and WHIP (1.840 vs 4.000). Charles Witherow had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.27). By the career numbers, Rafael Rodriguez 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.