Steve Bechler vs. Fred Waters — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Fred Waters posted a stronger line than Steve Bechler. Fred Waters posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.89 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.571 vs 2.143). By the career numbers, Fred Waters 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.