Jace Fry vs. Al Schmelz — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jace Fry and Al Schmelz are fairly close on the surface numbers. Jace Fry posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.514 vs 1.667) and home runs allowed (1.03 per nine innings vs 3). Al Schmelz had the advantage in ERA (3 vs 5.04). By the career numbers, Jace Fry 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.