Dave Rucker vs. Bryan Ward — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave Rucker posted a stronger line than Bryan Ward. Dave Rucker posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.94 vs 5.09) and home runs allowed (0.53 per nine innings vs 1.63). By the career numbers, Dave Rucker 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.