Ed Appleton vs. Dick Robertson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dick Robertson posted a stronger line than Ed Appleton. Dick Robertson posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.89 vs 3.25) and WHIP (1.372 vs 1.435). By the career numbers, Dick Robertson 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.