Charlie Bowles vs. Billy O'Dell — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Billy O'Dell posted a stronger line than Charlie Bowles. Billy O'Dell posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.29 vs 4.38) and WHIP (1.276 vs 1.539). By the career numbers, Billy O'Dell 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.