Joel De La Cruz vs. Bill Ricks — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Ricks posted a stronger line than Joel De La Cruz. Bill Ricks posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.23 vs 4.88) and WHIP (1.329 vs 1.388). By the career numbers, Bill Ricks 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.