Ted Alexander vs. Hayden Birdsong — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ted Alexander posted a stronger line than Hayden Birdsong. Ted Alexander posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.28 vs 4.77) and WHIP (1.295 vs 1.438). By the career numbers, Ted Alexander 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.