Mike Beard vs. Bob Gibson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mike Beard posted a stronger line than Bob Gibson. Mike Beard posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.74 vs 4.24) and home runs allowed (0.69 per nine innings vs 0.97). 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.