Tim Birtsas vs. Dick Tomanek — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tim Birtsas posted a stronger line than Dick Tomanek. Tim Birtsas posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.08 vs 4.95) and home runs allowed (1.01 per nine innings vs 1.32). By the career numbers, Tim Birtsas 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.