Kurt Birkins vs. Packy Naughton — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Kurt Birkins and Packy Naughton are fairly close on the surface numbers. Packy Naughton had the edge in ERA (4.98 vs 5.85). By the career numbers, Packy Naughton 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.