Steve Cooke vs. Bill Fleming — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Fleming posted a stronger line than Steve Cooke. Bill Fleming posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.79 vs 4.31) and home runs allowed (0.55 per nine innings vs 1). By the career numbers, Bill Fleming 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.