Bill Deegan vs. Chick Holmes — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Deegan posted a stronger line than Chick Holmes. Bill Deegan posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.35 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.941 vs 2.500). By the career numbers, Bill Deegan 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.