Phil Bickford vs. Bob Wright — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Phil Bickford and Bob Wright are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bob Wright posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.25 vs 4.62) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.33). Phil Bickford had the advantage in WHIP (1.302 vs 1.500). By the career numbers, Bob Wright 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.