Ed Appleton vs. Dan Bankhead — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Appleton posted a stronger line than Dan Bankhead. Ed Appleton posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.25 vs 4.55) and home runs allowed (0.19 per nine innings vs 0.59). By the career numbers, Ed Appleton 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.