Babe Adams vs. Joel Davis — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Babe Adams posted a stronger line than Joel Davis. Babe Adams posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.76 vs 4.91) and WHIP (1.092 vs 1.514). By the career numbers, Babe Adams 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.