Jimmy Lavender vs. Steve Soderstrom — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jimmy Lavender posted a stronger line than Steve Soderstrom. Jimmy Lavender posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.09 vs 5.27) and WHIP (1.279 vs 1.610). By the career numbers, Jimmy Lavender 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.