Gene Bearden vs. John Dettmer — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Gene Bearden posted a stronger line than John Dettmer. Gene Bearden posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.96 vs 4.47) and WHIP (1.555 vs 1.620). 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.