Cherokee Fisher vs. Happy Townsend — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Cherokee Fisher posted a stronger line than Happy Townsend. Cherokee Fisher posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.61 vs 3.59) and WHIP (1.227 vs 1.380). By the career numbers, Cherokee Fisher 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.