Orval Grove vs. Lawrence Simpson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Orval Grove posted a stronger line than Lawrence Simpson. Orval Grove posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.78 vs 4.3) and home runs allowed (0.47 per nine innings vs 0.77). By the career numbers, Orval Grove 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.