Bert Abbey vs. Kurt Birkins — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bert Abbey posted a stronger line than Kurt Birkins. Bert Abbey posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.52 vs 5.85) and home runs allowed (0.29 per nine innings vs 0.84). By the career numbers, Bert Abbey 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.