Steve Bechler vs. Michael Tonkin — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Michael Tonkin posted a stronger line than Steve Bechler. Michael Tonkin posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.23 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.298 vs 2.143). By the career numbers, Michael Tonkin 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.