Mike Beard vs. John Flinn — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mike Beard posted a stronger line than John Flinn. Mike Beard posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.74 vs 4.17) and WHIP (1.534 vs 1.638). By the career numbers, Mike Beard 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.