John Dettmer vs. Milt Wilcox — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Milt Wilcox posted a stronger line than John Dettmer. Milt Wilcox posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.07 vs 4.47) and WHIP (1.402 vs 1.620). By the career numbers, Milt Wilcox 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.