Hayden Birdsong vs. Bob Veale — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Veale posted a stronger line than Hayden Birdsong. Bob Veale posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.07 vs 4.77) and WHIP (1.352 vs 1.438). By the career numbers, Bob Veale 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.