James Bourque vs. Jesse Hickman — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jesse Hickman posted a stronger line than James Bourque. Jesse Hickman posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.51 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.102 vs 2.786). By the career numbers, Jesse Hickman 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.