Red Horse Etheridge vs. Monte Pearson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Red Horse Etheridge and Monte Pearson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Red Horse Etheridge posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.421 vs 1.491) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.52). Monte Pearson had the advantage in ERA (4 vs 4.26). By the career numbers, Red Horse Etheridge 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.