Asa Brainard vs. Bill Knowlton — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Asa Brainard posted a stronger line than Bill Knowlton. Asa Brainard posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.4 vs 4.76) and WHIP (1.697 vs 2.118). By the career numbers, Asa Brainard 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.