Bill Anderson vs. Unknown Payne — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Anderson posted a stronger line than Unknown Payne. Bill Anderson posted stronger numbers in ERA (10.13 vs 13.5) and WHIP (2.625 vs 2.750). By the career numbers, Bill Anderson 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.