Ray Hale vs. Red Phillips — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ray Hale and Red Phillips are fairly close on the surface numbers. Ray Hale posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.67 vs 6.42) and home runs allowed (0.17 per nine innings vs 1.06). Red Phillips had the advantage in WHIP (1.744 vs 1.852). By the career numbers, Ray Hale 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.