Patrick Sandoval vs. John Stephens — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Patrick Sandoval posted a stronger line than John Stephens. Patrick Sandoval posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.01 vs 6.09) and home runs allowed (0.92 per nine innings vs 1.8). By the career numbers, Patrick Sandoval 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.