Sammy Ellis vs. Robert Ray — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Sammy Ellis and Robert Ray are fairly close on the surface numbers. Sammy Ellis had the edge in home runs allowed (1.06 per nine innings vs 1.29). By the career numbers, Sammy Ellis 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.