Cy Ferry vs. Eddie Jefferson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Eddie Jefferson posted a stronger line than Cy Ferry. Eddie Jefferson posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.72 vs 7.2) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.6). By the career numbers, Eddie Jefferson 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.