George Diehl vs. Al Schmelz — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, George Diehl and Al Schmelz are fairly close on the surface numbers. George Diehl posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.435 vs 1.667) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 3). Al Schmelz had the advantage in ERA (3 vs 3.52). By the career numbers, George Diehl 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.