Jose Acosta vs. Frank Harter — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Frank Harter posted a stronger line than Jose Acosta. Frank Harter posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.67 vs 4.51) and WHIP (1.411 vs 1.561). By the career numbers, Frank Harter 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.