Scipio Spinks vs. John Stephens — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Scipio Spinks posted a stronger line than John Stephens. Scipio Spinks posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.7 vs 6.09) and home runs allowed (0.71 per nine innings vs 1.8). By the career numbers, Scipio Spinks 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.