John Anderson vs. Wild Bill Widner — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Wild Bill Widner posted a stronger line than John Anderson. Wild Bill Widner posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.36 vs 6.45) and WHIP (1.423 vs 1.813). By the career numbers, Wild Bill Widner 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.