Abe Alvarez vs. Bob Griffith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Griffith posted a stronger line than Abe Alvarez. Bob Griffith posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.76 vs 11.32) and WHIP (1.472 vs 2.516). By the career numbers, Bob Griffith 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.