John Briscoe vs. Wes Parsons — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Briscoe posted a stronger line than Wes Parsons. John Briscoe posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.67 vs 6.84) and home runs allowed (1.16 per nine innings vs 1.88). By the career numbers, John Briscoe 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.