Billy Crowell vs. Chance Ruffin — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Billy Crowell posted a stronger line than Chance Ruffin. Billy Crowell posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.15 vs 5.6) and home runs allowed (0.3 per nine innings vs 2.3). By the career numbers, Billy Crowell 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.