Ralph Erickson vs. Bronswell Patrick — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ralph Erickson and Bronswell Patrick are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bronswell Patrick posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.04 vs 8.4) and WHIP (1.488 vs 2.333). Ralph Erickson had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.6 per nine innings vs 1.07). By the career numbers, Bronswell Patrick 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.