Phil Gallivan vs. Bill Kirksieck — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Phil Gallivan posted a stronger line than Bill Kirksieck. Phil Gallivan posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.95 vs 7.18) and home runs allowed (1.03 per nine innings vs 1.87). By the career numbers, Phil Gallivan 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.