Paul Abbott vs. Vern Underhill — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Paul Abbott and Vern Underhill are fairly close on the surface numbers. Paul Abbott posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.92 vs 5.7) and WHIP (1.515 vs 2.092). Vern Underhill had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.26). By the career numbers, Paul Abbott 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.