Buttons Briggs vs. Hank Johnson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Buttons Briggs posted a stronger line than Hank Johnson. Buttons Briggs posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.41 vs 4.75) and WHIP (1.415 vs 1.570). By the career numbers, Buttons Briggs 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.