Jeff Bettendorf vs. Phil Bickford — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Phil Bickford posted a stronger line than Jeff Bettendorf. Phil Bickford posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.302 vs 1.448) and home runs allowed (1.33 per nine innings vs 2.79). By the career numbers, Phil Bickford 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.