Steel Arm Dickey vs. Bob Steele — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Steele posted a stronger line than Steel Arm Dickey. Bob Steele posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.05 vs 4.7) and WHIP (1.218 vs 1.609). By the career numbers, Bob Steele 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.