Phil Bickford vs. Ray Black — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Phil Bickford posted a stronger line than Ray Black. Phil Bickford posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.62 vs 5.53) and home runs allowed (1.33 per nine innings vs 1.91). 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.