Caleb Freeman vs. Bill Trotter — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Trotter posted a stronger line than Caleb Freeman. Bill Trotter posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.641 vs 1.800) and home runs allowed (0.86 per nine innings vs 2.7). By the career numbers, Bill Trotter 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.