Eddie Dixon vs. Francisco Liriano — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Eddie Dixon posted a stronger line than Francisco Liriano. Eddie Dixon posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.82 vs 4.15) and home runs allowed (0.39 per nine innings vs 0.91). By the career numbers, Eddie Dixon 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.