Kurt Birkins vs. Tim Stoddard — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tim Stoddard posted a stronger line than Kurt Birkins. Tim Stoddard posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.95 vs 5.85) and WHIP (1.481 vs 1.553). By the career numbers, Tim Stoddard 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.