Sam Bachman vs. John Papa — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Sam Bachman posted a stronger line than John Papa. Sam Bachman posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.82 vs 22.5) and WHIP (1.634 vs 4.500). 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.