Herbert Brett vs. B. J. Ryan — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Herbert Brett and B. J. Ryan are fairly close on the surface numbers. Herbert Brett posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.235 vs 1.332) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.7). B. J. Ryan had the advantage in ERA (3.37 vs 3.97). By the career numbers, Herbert Brett 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.