A. J. Achter vs. Phil Bickford — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, A. J. Achter and Phil Bickford are fairly close on the surface numbers. Phil Bickford posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.302 vs 1.484) and home runs allowed (1.33 per nine innings vs 1.89). A. J. Achter had the advantage in ERA (3.92 vs 4.62). By the career numbers, Phil Bickford 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.