Steve Bailey vs. John Stafford — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Bailey posted a stronger line than John Stafford. Steve Bailey posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.88 vs 14.14) and WHIP (1.636 vs 2.714). By the career numbers, Steve 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.