Pat Daneker vs. Al Yeargin — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Pat Daneker posted a stronger line than Al Yeargin. Pat Daneker posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.2 vs 4.91) and WHIP (1.333 vs 1.422). By the career numbers, Pat Daneker 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.