Phil Bickford vs. Michael Petersen — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Phil Bickford posted a stronger line than Michael Petersen. Phil Bickford posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.62 vs 5.02) and WHIP (1.302 vs 1.593). 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.