Red Anderson vs. Butch Edge — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Anderson posted a stronger line than Butch Edge. Red Anderson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.35 vs 5.23) and home runs allowed (0.46 per nine innings vs 1.05). By the career numbers, Red 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.