Abe Alvarez vs. Steve Soderstrom — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Soderstrom posted a stronger line than Abe Alvarez. Steve Soderstrom posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.27 vs 11.32) and WHIP (1.610 vs 2.516). By the career numbers, Steve Soderstrom 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.