Steve Bechler vs. Ed Palmquist — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Palmquist posted a stronger line than Steve Bechler. Ed Palmquist posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.11 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.762 vs 2.143). By the career numbers, Ed Palmquist 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.