Ed Connolly vs. John Gant — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Gant posted a stronger line than Ed Connolly. John Gant posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.89 vs 5.88) and WHIP (1.414 vs 1.885). By the career numbers, John Gant 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.