Gene Bearden vs. Felipe Lira — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Gene Bearden posted a stronger line than Felipe Lira. Gene Bearden posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.96 vs 5.32) and home runs allowed (0.55 per nine innings vs 1.31). 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.