John Brackenridge vs. Doug Crothers — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Doug Crothers posted a stronger line than John Brackenridge. Doug Crothers posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.63 vs 5.56) and home runs allowed (0.2 per nine innings vs 1.06). By the career numbers, Doug Crothers 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.