Larry Foster vs. C. V. Matteson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Larry Foster and C. V. Matteson are fairly close on the surface numbers. C. V. Matteson posted stronger numbers in ERA (9 vs 13.5) and WHIP (2.000 vs 2.500). Larry Foster had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.5). By the career numbers, C. V. Matteson 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.