Speed Haywood vs. John Russell — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Russell posted a stronger line than Speed Haywood. John Russell posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.4 vs 9.32) and WHIP (1.656 vs 2.125). By the career numbers, John Russell 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.