John Carden vs. Unknown Malone — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Unknown Malone posted a stronger line than John Carden. Unknown Malone posted stronger numbers in ERA (21.6 vs 22.5) and WHIP (3.600 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Unknown Malone 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.