Sam Crawford vs. Connie Rector — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Sam Crawford posted a stronger line than Connie Rector. Sam Crawford posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.98 vs 4.66) and WHIP (1.359 vs 1.454). By the career numbers, Sam Crawford 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.