Steve Bechler vs. Mike Cook — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mike Cook posted a stronger line than Steve Bechler. Mike Cook posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.55 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.710 vs 2.143). By the career numbers, Mike Cook 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.