Red Applegate vs. Elmer Koestner — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Elmer Koestner posted a stronger line than Red Applegate. Elmer Koestner posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.18 vs 3.75) and WHIP (1.444 vs 1.917). By the career numbers, Elmer Koestner 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.