Abe Alvarez vs. Rube Fischer — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Rube Fischer posted a stronger line than Abe Alvarez. Rube Fischer posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.1 vs 11.32) and WHIP (1.667 vs 2.516). By the career numbers, Rube Fischer 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.