Phil Bickford vs. Travis Bowyer — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Phil Bickford posted a stronger line than Travis Bowyer. Phil Bickford posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.62 vs 5.59) 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.