Gene Bearden vs. George Caster — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Gene Bearden and George Caster are fairly close on the surface numbers. Gene Bearden posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.96 vs 4.54) and home runs allowed (0.55 per nine innings vs 0.79). George Caster had the advantage in WHIP (1.500 vs 1.555). By the career numbers, Gene Bearden 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.