Steve Avery vs. John Van Benschoten — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Avery posted a stronger line than John Van Benschoten. Steve Avery posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.19 vs 9.2) and WHIP (1.367 vs 2.167). 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.