Zach Agnos vs. Red Swanson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Zach Agnos and Red Swanson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Red Swanson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.9 vs 6.61) and home runs allowed (1.15 per nine innings vs 1.44). Zach Agnos had the advantage in WHIP (1.532 vs 1.587). By the career numbers, Red Swanson 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.