Steve Bechler vs. Bill Coyle — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Coyle posted a stronger line than Steve Bechler. Bill Coyle posted stronger numbers in ERA (9 vs 13.5) and home runs allowed (1.13 per nine innings vs 5.79). By the career numbers, Bill Coyle 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.