Ed Connolly vs. George Hesselbacher — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Connolly posted a stronger line than George Hesselbacher. Ed Connolly posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.88 vs 7.27) and WHIP (1.885 vs 2.269). By the career numbers, Ed Connolly 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.