Ben Bowden vs. Bill Vargus — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Vargus posted a stronger line than Ben Bowden. Bill Vargus posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.89 vs 6.02) and WHIP (1.602 vs 1.748). By the career numbers, Bill Vargus 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.