Charlie Boardman vs. Red Ruffing — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Charlie Boardman and Red Ruffing are fairly close on the surface numbers. Charlie Boardman posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.29 vs 3.8) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.53). Red Ruffing had the advantage in WHIP (1.341 vs 1.613). By the career numbers, Charlie Boardman 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.