Joe Bitker vs. Dave Thies — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave Thies posted a stronger line than Joe Bitker. Dave Thies posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.62 vs 4.73) and home runs allowed (0.71 per nine innings vs 1.35). By the career numbers, Dave Thies 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.