Fred Buckingham vs. Sam Moran — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Fred Buckingham and Sam Moran are fairly close on the surface numbers. Fred Buckingham posted stronger numbers in ERA (6 vs 7.47) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.29). Sam Moran had the advantage in WHIP (2.059 vs 2.667). By the career numbers, Fred Buckingham 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.