Jackson Rutledge vs. John Ware — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jackson Rutledge and John Ware are fairly close on the surface numbers. Jackson Rutledge posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.75 vs 6) and WHIP (1.485 vs 3.000). John Ware had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.86). By the career numbers, Jackson Rutledge 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.