John Gilroy vs. Jim Whitney — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jim Whitney posted a stronger line than John Gilroy. Jim Whitney posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.97 vs 6.23) and WHIP (1.147 vs 2.031). By the career numbers, Jim Whitney 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.