John Briscoe vs. Packy Naughton — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Packy Naughton posted a stronger line than John Briscoe. Packy Naughton posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.98 vs 5.67) and WHIP (1.542 vs 1.869). By the career numbers, Packy Naughton 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.