Kirk Dressendorfer vs. David West — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, David West posted a stronger line than Kirk Dressendorfer. David West posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.66 vs 5.45) and WHIP (1.486 vs 1.558). By the career numbers, David West 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.