Ernie Alten vs. Elbert Andrews — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ernie Alten and Elbert Andrews are fairly close on the surface numbers. Ernie Alten posted stronger numbers in ERA (9 vs 10.13) and WHIP (2.130 vs 2.875). Elbert Andrews had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.78). By the career numbers, Ernie Alten 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.