Don Florence vs. Jack O'Connor — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Don Florence and Jack O'Connor are fairly close on the surface numbers. Don Florence posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.5 vs 4.89) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.02). Jack O'Connor had the advantage in WHIP (1.657 vs 1.917). By the career numbers, Don Florence 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.