Will Brunson vs. Buz Phillips — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Will Brunson and Buz Phillips are fairly close on the surface numbers. Will Brunson posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.71 vs 8.04) and WHIP (1.904 vs 1.969). Buz Phillips had the advantage in home runs allowed (1.24 per nine innings vs 1.56). By the career numbers, Will Brunson 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.