Philip Abner vs. Henry Elder — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Philip Abner posted a stronger line than Henry Elder. Philip Abner posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.91 vs 8.1) and WHIP (2.182 vs 2.700). By the career numbers, Philip Abner 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.