Ralph Erickson vs. Lee Richmond — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Lee Richmond posted a stronger line than Ralph Erickson. Lee Richmond posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.06 vs 8.4) and WHIP (1.284 vs 2.333). By the career numbers, Lee Richmond 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.