Steve Avery vs. Parker Bridwell — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Steve Avery and Parker Bridwell are fairly close on the surface numbers. Steve Avery posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.19 vs 4.6) and home runs allowed (0.86 per nine innings vs 1.79). Parker Bridwell had the advantage in WHIP (1.275 vs 1.367). By the career numbers, Steve Avery 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.