Jake Bird vs. Scott Fredrickson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jake Bird posted a stronger line than Scott Fredrickson. Jake Bird posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.76 vs 6.21) and WHIP (1.506 vs 1.793). By the career numbers, Jake Bird 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.