Lou Brissie vs. John Middleton — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Lou Brissie posted a stronger line than John Middleton. Lou Brissie posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.07 vs 7.36) and WHIP (1.468 vs 1.909). By the career numbers, Lou Brissie 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.