Fred Mauer vs. Jeff Richardson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jeff Richardson posted a stronger line than Fred Mauer. Jeff Richardson posted stronger numbers in ERA (0 vs 36) and WHIP (3.000 vs 5.500). By the career numbers, Jeff Richardson 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.