Kurt Birkins vs. Reggie McClain — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Kurt Birkins and Reggie McClain are fairly close on the surface numbers. Kurt Birkins had the edge in WHIP (1.553 vs 1.785). By the career numbers, Kurt Birkins 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.