Bill Dailey vs. Jimmy Herget — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Dailey posted a stronger line than Jimmy Herget. Bill Dailey posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.76 vs 3.17) and home runs allowed (0.58 per nine innings vs 0.91). By the career numbers, Bill Dailey 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.