Hayden Birdsong vs. Whitey Moore — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Whitey Moore posted a stronger line than Hayden Birdsong. Whitey Moore posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.75 vs 4.77) and home runs allowed (0.44 per nine innings vs 1.37). By the career numbers, Whitey Moore 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.