John Ely vs. Robert Ray — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Robert Ray posted a stronger line than John Ely. Robert Ray posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.18 vs 5.7) and WHIP (1.357 vs 1.552). By the career numbers, Robert Ray 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.