Howard Ehmke vs. Scott Erickson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Howard Ehmke posted a stronger line than Scott Erickson. Howard Ehmke posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.75 vs 4.59) and WHIP (1.388 vs 1.475). By the career numbers, Howard Ehmke 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.