Phil Ortega vs. Gene Packard — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Gene Packard posted a stronger line than Phil Ortega. Gene Packard posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.01 vs 4.43) and WHIP (1.240 vs 1.356). By the career numbers, Gene Packard 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.