John Dettmer vs. Thomas Saxon — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Thomas Saxon posted a stronger line than John Dettmer. Thomas Saxon posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.05 vs 4.47) and WHIP (1.200 vs 1.620). By the career numbers, Thomas Saxon 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.