Don Elston vs. Darold Knowles — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Darold Knowles posted a stronger line than Don Elston. Darold Knowles posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.12 vs 3.69) and home runs allowed (0.54 per nine innings vs 0.95). By the career numbers, Darold Knowles 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.