Ray Herbert vs. Gene Richardson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Gene Richardson posted a stronger line than Ray Herbert. Gene Richardson posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.64 vs 4.01) and WHIP (1.326 vs 1.388). By the career numbers, Gene Richardson 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.