Jerry Akers vs. Kent Tekulve — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Kent Tekulve posted a stronger line than Jerry Akers. Kent Tekulve posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.85 vs 4.87) and WHIP (1.375 vs 1.918). By the career numbers, Kent Tekulve 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.