Larry Crawford vs. Bill Freeman — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Larry Crawford and Bill Freeman are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bill Freeman posted stronger numbers in ERA (14.54 vs 15) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 3). Larry Crawford had the advantage in WHIP (2.167 vs 2.538). By the career numbers, Bill Freeman 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.