Unknown Kirby vs. Kevin Whelan — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Unknown Kirby and Kevin Whelan are fairly close on the surface numbers. Unknown Kirby posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.615 vs 3.333) and home runs allowed (2.08 per nine innings vs 6). Kevin Whelan had the advantage in ERA (9 vs 10.38). By the career numbers, Unknown Kirby 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.