Dave Bakenhaster vs. Ben Bowden — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ben Bowden posted a stronger line than Dave Bakenhaster. Ben Bowden posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.748 vs 3.333) and home runs allowed (1.55 per nine innings vs 3). By the career numbers, Ben Bowden 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.