Ed Appleton vs. Tom McCarthy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tom McCarthy posted a stronger line than Ed Appleton. Tom McCarthy posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.34 vs 3.25) and WHIP (1.320 vs 1.435). By the career numbers, Tom McCarthy 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.