Hayden Birdsong vs. Hiker Moran — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Hiker Moran posted a stronger line than Hayden Birdsong. Hiker Moran posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.91 vs 4.77) and home runs allowed (1.17 per nine innings vs 1.37). By the career numbers, Hiker Moran 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.