Steve Bechler vs. Steve Reed — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Reed posted a stronger line than Steve Bechler. Steve Reed posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.63 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.312 vs 2.143). By the career numbers, Steve Reed 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.