Kid Carter vs. Unknown Latimer — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Kid Carter posted a stronger line than Unknown Latimer. Kid Carter posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.71 vs 4.06) and WHIP (0.979 vs 1.422). By the career numbers, Kid Carter 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.