Bud Black vs. Ambrose Puttmann — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ambrose Puttmann posted a stronger line than Bud Black. Ambrose Puttmann posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.58 vs 4.22) and WHIP (1.298 vs 1.688). By the career numbers, Ambrose Puttmann 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.