Red Ehret vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Ehret posted a stronger line than Bob Macdonald. Red Ehret posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.02 vs 4.34) and home runs allowed (0.21 per nine innings vs 1). By the career numbers, Red Ehret 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.