John Briggs vs. Troy Mattes — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Briggs posted a stronger line than Troy Mattes. John Briggs posted stronger numbers in ERA (5 vs 6) and WHIP (1.557 vs 1.644). By the career numbers, John Briggs 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.