Jay Aldrich vs. Bob File — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob File posted a stronger line than Jay Aldrich. Bob File posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.2 vs 4.72) and WHIP (1.464 vs 1.537). By the career numbers, Bob File 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.