Steve Bechler vs. Anthony Bender — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Anthony Bender posted a stronger line than Steve Bechler. Anthony Bender posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.04 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.181 vs 2.143). By the career numbers, Anthony Bender 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.