Hayden Birdsong vs. General Crowder — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, General Crowder posted a stronger line than Hayden Birdsong. General Crowder posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.12 vs 4.77) and WHIP (1.388 vs 1.438). By the career numbers, General Crowder 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.