Italo Chelini vs. Troy Mattes — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Italo Chelini posted a stronger line than Troy Mattes. Italo Chelini posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.83 vs 6) and home runs allowed (1.02 per nine innings vs 1.8). By the career numbers, Italo Chelini 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.