Red Applegate vs. Delvin James — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Red Applegate and Delvin James are fairly close on the surface numbers. Red Applegate posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.75 vs 6.55) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.31). Delvin James had the advantage in WHIP (1.631 vs 1.917). By the career numbers, Red Applegate 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.