Charlie Bowles vs. Al Orth — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Al Orth posted a stronger line than Charlie Bowles. Al Orth posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.37 vs 4.38) and WHIP (1.259 vs 1.539). By the career numbers, Al Orth 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.