Cap Crowell vs. Gene Host — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Cap Crowell posted a stronger line than Gene Host. Cap Crowell posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.27 vs 7.31) and home runs allowed (0.1 per nine innings vs 2.22). By the career numbers, Cap 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.