Ed Blake vs. John Gilroy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Gilroy posted a stronger line than Ed Blake. John Gilroy posted stronger numbers in WHIP (2.031 vs 2.308) and home runs allowed (0.62 per nine innings vs 4.15). By the career numbers, John Gilroy 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.