Red Embree vs. Robert Ray — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Embree posted a stronger line than Robert Ray. Red Embree posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.72 vs 4.18) and home runs allowed (0.64 per nine innings vs 1.29). By the career numbers, Red Embree 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.