Bill Bell vs. Steve Melter — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Melter posted a stronger line than Bill Bell. Steve Melter posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.5 vs 4.32) and WHIP (1.539 vs 1.800). By the career numbers, Steve Melter 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.