Al Cicotte vs. John Papa — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Al Cicotte posted a stronger line than John Papa. Al Cicotte posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.36 vs 22.5) and WHIP (1.562 vs 4.500). By the career numbers, Al Cicotte 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.