Don Elston vs. Chance Ruffin — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Don Elston posted a stronger line than Chance Ruffin. Don Elston posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.69 vs 5.6) and WHIP (1.445 vs 1.720). By the career numbers, Don Elston 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.