Phil Dumatrait vs. Chick Holmes — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Phil Dumatrait and Chick Holmes are fairly close on the surface numbers. Phil Dumatrait posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.2 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.828 vs 2.500). Chick Holmes had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.43). By the career numbers, Phil Dumatrait 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.