Kurt Birkins vs. Dave Von Ohlen — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave Von Ohlen posted a stronger line than Kurt Birkins. Dave Von Ohlen posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.33 vs 5.85) and home runs allowed (0.38 per nine innings vs 0.84). By the career numbers, Dave Von Ohlen 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.