Steve Bechler vs. Bruce Sutter — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bruce Sutter posted a stronger line than Steve Bechler. Bruce Sutter posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.83 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.220 vs 2.143). By the career numbers, Bruce Sutter 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.