Red Applegate vs. Rube Wiggins — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Rube Wiggins posted a stronger line than Red Applegate. Rube Wiggins posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.6 vs 3.75) and WHIP (1.600 vs 1.917). By the career numbers, Rube Wiggins 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.