John Briscoe vs. Chris Nichting — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Chris Nichting posted a stronger line than John Briscoe. Chris Nichting posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.22 vs 5.67) and WHIP (1.589 vs 1.869). By the career numbers, Chris Nichting 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.