Steve Bechler vs. Ernie Rudolph — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ernie Rudolph posted a stronger line than Steve Bechler. Ernie Rudolph posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.19 vs 13.5) and home runs allowed (1.04 per nine innings vs 5.79). By the career numbers, Ernie Rudolph 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.