Ed Appleton vs. Mordecai Brown — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mordecai Brown posted a stronger line than Ed Appleton. Mordecai Brown posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.06 vs 3.25) and WHIP (1.066 vs 1.435). By the career numbers, Mordecai Brown 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.