Fred Heimach vs. Rube Washington — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Rube Washington posted a stronger line than Fred Heimach. Rube Washington posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.64 vs 4.46) and WHIP (1.174 vs 1.451). By the career numbers, Rube Washington 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.