Steve Bechler vs. Bill Cristall — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Cristall posted a stronger line than Steve Bechler. Bill Cristall posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.84 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.738 vs 2.143). By the career numbers, Bill Cristall 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.