Red Donahue vs. Ron Willis — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Red Donahue and Ron Willis are fairly close on the surface numbers. Red Donahue posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.371 vs 1.544) and home runs allowed (0.19 per nine innings vs 0.57). Ron Willis had the advantage in ERA (3.32 vs 3.61). 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.