Steve Bechler vs. John Burke — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Burke posted a stronger line than Steve Bechler. John Burke posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.79 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.714 vs 2.143). By the career numbers, John Burke 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.