Fred Besana vs. Charlie Sproull — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Fred Besana and Charlie Sproull are fairly close on the surface numbers. Fred Besana posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.6 vs 5.94) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.69). Charlie Sproull had the advantage in WHIP (1.826 vs 2.038). By the career numbers, Fred Besana 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.