Garrett Acton vs. Henry Elder — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Henry Elder posted a stronger line than Garrett Acton. Henry Elder posted stronger numbers in ERA (8.1 vs 10.8) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 4.05). By the career numbers, Henry Elder 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.