Sammy Curran vs. Ira Townsend — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Sammy Curran posted a stronger line than Ira Townsend. Sammy Curran posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.35 vs 3.86) and WHIP (0.900 vs 1.929). By the career numbers, Sammy Curran 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.