Steve Bechler vs. Bill Risley — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Risley posted a stronger line than Steve Bechler. Bill Risley posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.98 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.310 vs 2.143). By the career numbers, Bill Risley 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.