Art Evans vs. Bob Long — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Art Evans and Bob Long are fairly close on the surface numbers. Art Evans posted stronger numbers in ERA (3 vs 4.5) and home runs allowed (0.5 per nine innings vs 1.4). Bob Long had the advantage in WHIP (1.397 vs 1.611). By the career numbers, Art Evans 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.