Garrett Acton vs. Roy Talcott — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Garrett Acton and Roy Talcott are fairly close on the surface numbers. Garrett Acton posted stronger numbers in ERA (10.8 vs 27) and WHIP (2.700 vs 4.500). Roy Talcott had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 4.05). By the career numbers, Garrett Acton 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.