Joel Adamson vs. Howard Ehmke — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Howard Ehmke posted a stronger line than Joel Adamson. Howard Ehmke posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.75 vs 4.89) and home runs allowed (0.33 per nine innings vs 1.55). By the career numbers, Howard Ehmke 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.