Jim Abbott vs. Charlie Schmutz — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Charlie Schmutz posted a stronger line than Jim Abbott. Charlie Schmutz posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.52 vs 4.25) and WHIP (1.272 vs 1.451). By the career numbers, Charlie Schmutz 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.