Jim Bethke vs. John Gilroy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jim Bethke posted a stronger line than John Gilroy. Jim Bethke posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.28 vs 6.23) and WHIP (1.625 vs 2.031). By the career numbers, Jim Bethke 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.