Hayden Birdsong vs. Phil Marchildon — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Phil Marchildon posted a stronger line than Hayden Birdsong. Phil Marchildon posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.93 vs 4.77) and home runs allowed (0.6 per nine innings vs 1.37). By the career numbers, Phil Marchildon 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.