Red Donahue vs. Layne Somsen — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Donahue posted a stronger line than Layne Somsen. Red Donahue posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.61 vs 19.29) and WHIP (1.371 vs 3.857). By the career numbers, Red Donahue 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.