Andrew Bailey vs. Steve Bechler — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Andrew Bailey posted a stronger line than Steve Bechler. Andrew Bailey posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.12 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.137 vs 2.143). By the career numbers, Andrew Bailey 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.