Pete Dowling vs. Clarence Pickrel — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Pete Dowling posted a stronger line than Clarence Pickrel. Pete Dowling posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.84 vs 4.55) and WHIP (1.455 vs 1.820). By the career numbers, Pete 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.