Phil Cockrell vs. Carson Spiers — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Phil Cockrell posted a stronger line than Carson Spiers. Phil Cockrell posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.11 vs 5.69) and WHIP (1.311 vs 1.573). By the career numbers, Phil Cockrell 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.