Jack Franklin vs. Unknown Payne — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Unknown Payne posted a stronger line than Jack Franklin. Unknown Payne posted stronger numbers in WHIP (2.750 vs 3.000) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 4.5). By the career numbers, Unknown Payne 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.