Hayden Birdsong vs. Spud Chandler — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Spud Chandler posted a stronger line than Hayden Birdsong. Spud Chandler posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.84 vs 4.77) and WHIP (1.205 vs 1.438). By the career numbers, Spud Chandler 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.