Tyler Alexander vs. Irv Higginbotham — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Irv Higginbotham posted a stronger line than Tyler Alexander. Irv Higginbotham posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.81 vs 4.63) and WHIP (1.223 vs 1.312). By the career numbers, Irv Higginbotham 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.