Red Horse Etheridge vs. J. R. Richard — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Red Horse Etheridge and J. R. Richard are fairly close on the surface numbers. J. R. Richard posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.15 vs 4.26) and WHIP (1.253 vs 1.421). Red Horse Etheridge had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.41). By the career numbers, J. R. Richard 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.