Cy Barger vs. Lawrence Simpson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Cy Barger posted a stronger line than Lawrence Simpson. Cy Barger posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.56 vs 4.3) and home runs allowed (0.17 per nine innings vs 0.77). By the career numbers, Cy Barger 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.