Howard Ehmke vs. George Kahler — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Howard Ehmke and George Kahler are fairly close on the surface numbers. George Kahler posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.17 vs 3.75) and home runs allowed (0.04 per nine innings vs 0.33). Howard Ehmke had the advantage in WHIP (1.388 vs 1.439). By the career numbers, George Kahler 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.