Don Choate vs. Harry Staley — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Don Choate posted a stronger line than Harry Staley. Don Choate posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.25 vs 3.81) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.37). By the career numbers, Don Choate 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.