George Gerberman vs. Henry Mathewson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, George Gerberman and Henry Mathewson are fairly close on the surface numbers. George Gerberman posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.69 vs 4.91) and WHIP (1.500 vs 2.000). Henry Mathewson had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.69). By the career numbers, George Gerberman 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.