Phil Bickford vs. John Fischer — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Fischer posted a stronger line than Phil Bickford. John Fischer posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.73 vs 4.62) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.33). By the career numbers, John Fischer 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.