Jumbo Brown vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jumbo Brown posted a stronger line than Bob Macdonald. Jumbo Brown posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.07 vs 4.34) and home runs allowed (0.39 per nine innings vs 1). By the career numbers, Jumbo Brown 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.