Bob Caruthers vs. Justin Sterner — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Caruthers posted a stronger line than Justin Sterner. Bob Caruthers posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.83 vs 3.13) and home runs allowed (0.19 per nine innings vs 1.3). By the career numbers, Bob Caruthers 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.