John Anderson vs. Weldon West — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Weldon West posted a stronger line than John Anderson. Weldon West posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.29 vs 6.45) and WHIP (1.571 vs 1.813). By the career numbers, Weldon West 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.