Arthur Gilliard vs. Lawrence Simpson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Arthur Gilliard posted a stronger line than Lawrence Simpson. Arthur Gilliard posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.37 vs 4.3) and home runs allowed (0.39 per nine innings vs 0.77). By the career numbers, Arthur Gilliard 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.