Hayden Birdsong vs. Rube Curry — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Rube Curry posted a stronger line than Hayden Birdsong. Rube Curry posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.57 vs 4.77) and WHIP (1.254 vs 1.438). By the career numbers, Rube Curry 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.