Paul Gervase vs. Red Proctor — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Paul Gervase and Red Proctor are fairly close on the surface numbers. Paul Gervase posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.32 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.680 vs 3.250). Red Proctor had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 3.24). By the career numbers, Paul Gervase 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.