Ralph Buxton vs. Morris Madden — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ralph Buxton and Morris Madden are fairly close on the surface numbers. Ralph Buxton posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.25 vs 5.91) and WHIP (1.528 vs 2.391). Morris Madden had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1). By the career numbers, Ralph Buxton 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.