Johnny Allen vs. George Gerberman — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Johnny Allen and George Gerberman are fairly close on the surface numbers. Johnny Allen posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.326 vs 1.500) and home runs allowed (0.48 per nine innings vs 1.69). George Gerberman had the advantage in ERA (1.69 vs 3.75). By the career numbers, Johnny Allen 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.