Kirk Dressendorfer vs. Don Sutton — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Don Sutton posted a stronger line than Kirk Dressendorfer. Don Sutton posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.26 vs 5.45) and WHIP (1.162 vs 1.558). By the career numbers, Don Sutton 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.