John Foley vs. Cliff Politte — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Foley posted a stronger line than Cliff Politte. John Foley posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.375 vs 1.434) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.23). By the career numbers, John Foley 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.