Phil Bickford vs. Ben Joyce — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ben Joyce posted a stronger line than Phil Bickford. Ben Joyce posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.12 vs 4.62) and home runs allowed (0.55 per nine innings vs 1.33). By the career numbers, Ben Joyce 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.