Sam Bachman vs. John Davis — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Sam Bachman posted a stronger line than John Davis. Sam Bachman posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.634 vs 1.761) and home runs allowed (0.24 per nine innings vs 0.59). By the career numbers, Sam Bachman 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.