Vern Bickford vs. Troy Mattes — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Vern Bickford posted a stronger line than Troy Mattes. Vern Bickford posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.71 vs 6) and WHIP (1.400 vs 1.644). By the career numbers, Vern 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.