Red Booles vs. Larry Dierker — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Booles posted a stronger line than Larry Dierker. Red Booles posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.99 vs 3.31) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.71). By the career numbers, Red Booles 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.