Erik Swanson vs. Tony Zych — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Erik Swanson and Tony Zych are fairly close on the surface numbers. Tony Zych posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.72 vs 4.2) and home runs allowed (0.37 per nine innings vs 1.66). Erik Swanson had the advantage in WHIP (1.154 vs 1.321). By the career numbers, Tony Zych 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.