Jay Aldrich vs. Unknown Waters — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jay Aldrich and Unknown Waters are fairly close on the surface numbers. Unknown Waters posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.6 vs 4.72) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.99). Jay Aldrich had the advantage in WHIP (1.537 vs 1.600). By the career numbers, Unknown Waters 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.