Pud Galvin vs. Clarence Pickrel — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Pud Galvin posted a stronger line than Clarence Pickrel. Pud Galvin posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.85 vs 4.55) and WHIP (1.191 vs 1.820). By the career numbers, Pud Galvin 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.