Rick Anderson vs. Red Applegate — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Applegate posted a stronger line than Rick Anderson. Red Applegate posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.917 vs 2.083) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.75). By the career numbers, Red Applegate 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.