Sam Crawford vs. Lawrence Simpson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Sam Crawford posted a stronger line than Lawrence Simpson. Sam Crawford posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.98 vs 4.3) and home runs allowed (0.23 per nine innings vs 0.77). 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.