Jerry Fosnow vs. Ed Monroe — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Monroe posted a stronger line than Jerry Fosnow. Ed Monroe posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.52 vs 5.65) and home runs allowed (0.29 per nine innings vs 1.57). By the career numbers, Ed Monroe 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.