Dave Dowling vs. Merrill Kelly — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave Dowling posted a stronger line than Merrill Kelly. Dave Dowling posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.8 vs 3.77) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.16). By the career numbers, Dave Dowling 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.