Bill Byrd vs. Nick Lodolo — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Byrd posted a stronger line than Nick Lodolo. Bill Byrd posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.53 vs 4.06) and home runs allowed (0.28 per nine innings vs 1.27). By the career numbers, Bill Byrd 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.