Andrew Albers vs. Henry Mathewson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Andrew Albers and Henry Mathewson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Andrew Albers posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.58 vs 4.91) and WHIP (1.389 vs 2.000). Henry Mathewson had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.74). By the career numbers, Andrew Albers 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.