Mike Anderson vs. Lum Davenport — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Lum Davenport posted a stronger line than Mike Anderson. Lum Davenport posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.71 vs 18.56) and WHIP (1.954 vs 2.813). By the career numbers, Lum Davenport 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.