Chris Gardner vs. Bill Sherdel — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Sherdel posted a stronger line than Chris Gardner. Bill Sherdel posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.72 vs 4.01) and home runs allowed (0.49 per nine innings vs 1.82). By the career numbers, Bill Sherdel 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.