Al Alburquerque vs. Red Proctor — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Al Alburquerque and Red Proctor are fairly close on the surface numbers. Al Alburquerque posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.16 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.367 vs 3.250). Red Proctor had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.62). By the career numbers, Al Alburquerque 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.