Eli Cates vs. Al Tedrow — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Eli Cates and Al Tedrow are fairly close on the surface numbers. Al Tedrow posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.21 vs 2.53) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.24). Eli Cates had the advantage in WHIP (1.267 vs 1.478). By the career numbers, Al Tedrow 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.