Ed Eiteljorge vs. Johnny James — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ed Eiteljorge and Johnny James are fairly close on the surface numbers. Johnny James posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.76 vs 6.68) and WHIP (1.630 vs 1.989). Ed Eiteljorge had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.43 per nine innings vs 1.13). By the career numbers, Johnny James 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.