Bert Cole vs. Johnnie Bob Dixon — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bert Cole posted a stronger line than Johnnie Bob Dixon. Bert Cole posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.67 vs 7.31) and WHIP (1.593 vs 1.791). By the career numbers, Bert Cole 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.