Ed Blake vs. Al Lyons — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Al Lyons posted a stronger line than Ed Blake. Al Lyons posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.840 vs 2.308) and home runs allowed (0.81 per nine innings vs 4.15). By the career numbers, Al Lyons 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.