Cy Fried vs. Franklin German — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Cy Fried and Franklin German are fairly close on the surface numbers. Cy Fried posted stronger numbers in ERA (16.2 vs 18) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 4.5). Franklin German had the advantage in WHIP (2.750 vs 4.200). By the career numbers, Cy Fried 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.