Larry Benton vs. John Mitchell — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Larry Benton posted a stronger line than John Mitchell. Larry Benton posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.03 vs 4.35) and WHIP (1.415 vs 1.550). By the career numbers, Larry Benton 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.