Red Anderson vs. John Ely — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Red Anderson and John Ely are fairly close on the surface numbers. Red Anderson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.35 vs 5.7) and home runs allowed (0.46 per nine innings vs 1.09). John Ely had the advantage in WHIP (1.552 vs 1.602). 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.