Bert Cole vs. Al Klawitter — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Al Klawitter posted a stronger line than Bert Cole. Al Klawitter posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.2 vs 4.67) and home runs allowed (0.15 per nine innings vs 0.39). By the career numbers, Al Klawitter 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.