Steve Cooke vs. Bill Phyle — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Phyle posted a stronger line than Steve Cooke. Bill Phyle posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.96 vs 4.31) and home runs allowed (0.13 per nine innings vs 1). By the career numbers, Bill Phyle 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.