Henry Elder vs. Joe Jaeger — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Henry Elder posted a stronger line than Joe Jaeger. Henry Elder posted stronger numbers in ERA (8.1 vs 12) and WHIP (2.700 vs 3.333). By the career numbers, Henry Elder 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.