Red Ames vs. Jimmy Key — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Ames posted a stronger line than Jimmy Key. Red Ames posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.63 vs 3.51) and home runs allowed (0.12 per nine innings vs 0.88). By the career numbers, Red Ames 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.