Elbert Andrews vs. Joey Devine — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Elbert Andrews and Joey Devine are fairly close on the surface numbers. Joey Devine posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.75 vs 10.13) and WHIP (1.313 vs 2.875). Elbert Andrews had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.31). By the career numbers, Joey Devine 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.