Roger Erickson vs. Syl Johnson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Roger Erickson and Syl Johnson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Syl Johnson had the edge in WHIP (1.283 vs 1.411). By the career numbers, Syl Johnson 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.