Red Evans vs. Slim McGrew — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Red Evans and Slim McGrew are fairly close on the surface numbers. Red Evans posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.21 vs 6.6) and WHIP (1.719 vs 1.900). Slim McGrew had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.3 per nine innings vs 0.64). By the career numbers, Red 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.