Pat Ahearne vs. John DeSilva — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John DeSilva posted a stronger line than Pat Ahearne. John DeSilva posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.2 vs 11.7) and WHIP (1.600 vs 2.600). By the career numbers, John DeSilva 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.