Mike Boddicker vs. Bill Ricks — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Ricks posted a stronger line than Mike Boddicker. Bill Ricks posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.23 vs 3.8) and home runs allowed (0.23 per nine innings vs 0.8). By the career numbers, Bill Ricks 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.