Ralph Beard vs. John Mitchell — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ralph Beard posted a stronger line than John Mitchell. Ralph Beard posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.72 vs 4.35) and home runs allowed (0.31 per nine innings vs 0.53). By the career numbers, Ralph Beard 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.