Red Applegate vs. Ed Killian — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Killian posted a stronger line than Red Applegate. Ed Killian posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.38 vs 3.75) and WHIP (1.217 vs 1.917). By the career numbers, Ed Killian 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.