Phil Bickford vs. Hersh Freeman — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Phil Bickford and Hersh Freeman are fairly close on the surface numbers. Hersh Freeman posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.74 vs 4.62) and home runs allowed (0.63 per nine innings vs 1.33). Phil Bickford had the advantage in WHIP (1.302 vs 1.443). By the career numbers, Hersh Freeman 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.