Steve Bechler vs. Locke St. John — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Locke St. John posted a stronger line than Steve Bechler. Locke St. John posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.27 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.615 vs 2.143). By the career numbers, Locke St. John 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.