Don August vs. Red Oldham — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Oldham posted a stronger line than Don August. Red Oldham posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.15 vs 4.64) and home runs allowed (0.37 per nine innings vs 0.96). By the career numbers, Red Oldham 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.