Ted Abernathy vs. Masahide Kobayashi — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ted Abernathy posted a stronger line than Masahide Kobayashi. Ted Abernathy posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.46 vs 5.1) and home runs allowed (0.55 per nine innings vs 1.38). By the career numbers, Ted Abernathy 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.