Bob Chakales vs. Mike Ekstrom — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Chakales posted a stronger line than Mike Ekstrom. Bob Chakales posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.54 vs 5.61) and home runs allowed (0.66 per nine innings vs 0.89). By the career numbers, Bob Chakales 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.