Charles Jackson vs. Ed Whitson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Whitson posted a stronger line than Charles Jackson. Ed Whitson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.79 vs 5.71) and WHIP (1.336 vs 1.442). By the career numbers, Ed Whitson 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.