Bob Gillespie vs. Bryan Mitchell — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Gillespie posted a stronger line than Bryan Mitchell. Bob Gillespie posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.606 vs 1.700) and home runs allowed (0.36 per nine innings vs 0.98). By the career numbers, Bob Gillespie 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.