Carl Edwards vs. Red Long — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Long posted a stronger line than Carl Edwards. Red Long posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.13 vs 3.56) and WHIP (0.875 vs 1.231). By the career numbers, Red Long 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.