Fred Buckingham vs. Patrick Monteverde — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Fred Buckingham posted a stronger line than Patrick Monteverde. Fred Buckingham posted stronger numbers in ERA (6 vs 9.82) and WHIP (2.667 vs 2.727). By the career numbers, Fred Buckingham 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.