John Fick vs. Unknown Payne — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Fick posted a stronger line than Unknown Payne. John Fick posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.38 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.125 vs 2.750). By the career numbers, John Fick 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.