Freddie Burdette vs. Jose Valdez — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Freddie Burdette posted a stronger line than Jose Valdez. Freddie Burdette posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.41 vs 6.34) and home runs allowed (1.31 per nine innings vs 2.77). By the career numbers, Freddie Burdette 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.