Bob Chakales vs. Don Erickson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Chakales posted a stronger line than Don Erickson. Bob Chakales posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.623 vs 1.800) and home runs allowed (0.66 per nine innings vs 2.31). 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.