Wilson Alvarez vs. Larry Cheney — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Larry Cheney posted a stronger line than Wilson Alvarez. Larry Cheney posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.7 vs 3.96) and WHIP (1.243 vs 1.406). By the career numbers, Larry Cheney 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.