Ben Flowers vs. Bill Whitby — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ben Flowers posted a stronger line than Bill Whitby. Ben Flowers posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.49 vs 8.53) and home runs allowed (0.96 per nine innings vs 4.26). By the career numbers, Ben Flowers 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.