Earl Harrist vs. Luke Putkonen — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Earl Harrist posted a stronger line than Luke Putkonen. Earl Harrist posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.34 vs 4.66) and home runs allowed (0.47 per nine innings vs 1.12). By the career numbers, Earl Harrist 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.