Matt Chico vs. Tiny Osborne — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tiny Osborne posted a stronger line than Matt Chico. Tiny Osborne posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.72 vs 4.95) and home runs allowed (0.43 per nine innings vs 1.47). By the career numbers, Tiny Osborne 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.