A. J. Achter vs. Freddy Schmidt — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Freddy Schmidt posted a stronger line than A. J. Achter. Freddy Schmidt posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.75 vs 3.92) and home runs allowed (0.4 per nine innings vs 1.89). By the career numbers, Freddy Schmidt 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.