Ed Appleton vs. John Butcher — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Appleton posted a stronger line than John Butcher. Ed Appleton posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.25 vs 4.42) and home runs allowed (0.19 per nine innings vs 0.85). 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.