Rufe Clarke vs. John Ware — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Rufe Clarke posted a stronger line than John Ware. Rufe Clarke posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.97 vs 6) and WHIP (1.765 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Rufe Clarke 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.