Ray Herbert vs. Elmer Steele — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Elmer Steele posted a stronger line than Ray Herbert. Elmer Steele posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.41 vs 4.01) and WHIP (1.041 vs 1.388). By the career numbers, Elmer Steele 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.