Mace Brown vs. Sam Long — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mace Brown posted a stronger line than Sam Long. Mace Brown posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.46 vs 4.65) and home runs allowed (0.37 per nine innings vs 1.28). By the career numbers, Mace 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.