Ed Connolly vs. George Lauzerique — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ed Connolly and George Lauzerique are fairly close on the surface numbers. George Lauzerique posted stronger numbers in ERA (5 vs 5.88) and WHIP (1.403 vs 1.885). Ed Connolly had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.62 per nine innings vs 1.83). By the career numbers, George Lauzerique 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.