Whammy Douglas vs. Red Oldham — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Whammy Douglas and Red Oldham are fairly close on the surface numbers. Red Oldham posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.487 vs 1.702) and home runs allowed (0.37 per nine innings vs 0.96). Whammy Douglas had the advantage in ERA (3.26 vs 4.15). By the career numbers, Red Oldham 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.