Scott Davison vs. Red Phillips — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Scott Davison and Red Phillips are fairly close on the surface numbers. Red Phillips posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.42 vs 8.1) and home runs allowed (1.06 per nine innings vs 4.73). Scott Davison had the advantage in WHIP (1.650 vs 1.744). By the career numbers, Red Phillips 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.