Pete Appleton vs. Lum Davenport — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Pete Appleton posted a stronger line than Lum Davenport. Pete Appleton posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.3 vs 7.71) and WHIP (1.466 vs 1.954). By the career numbers, Pete 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.