Paul Abbott vs. Red Anderson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Paul Abbott and Red Anderson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Red Anderson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.35 vs 4.92) and home runs allowed (0.46 per nine innings vs 1.26). Paul Abbott had the advantage in WHIP (1.515 vs 1.602). By the career numbers, Red Anderson 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.