Bud Davis vs. John Papa — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bud Davis posted a stronger line than John Papa. Bud Davis posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.05 vs 22.5) and WHIP (1.860 vs 4.500). By the career numbers, Bud Davis 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.