Jimmy Barthmaier vs. Earnest Long — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Earnest Long posted a stronger line than Jimmy Barthmaier. Earnest Long posted stronger numbers in ERA (5 vs 10.45) and WHIP (1.889 vs 2.323). By the career numbers, Earnest Long 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.