Ice Box Chamberlain vs. Travis Phelps — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ice Box Chamberlain posted a stronger line than Travis Phelps. Ice Box Chamberlain posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.57 vs 4.34) and home runs allowed (0.22 per nine innings vs 1.28). By the career numbers, Ice Box Chamberlain 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.