Jim Holmes vs. Red Proctor — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jim Holmes posted a stronger line than Red Proctor. Jim Holmes posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.49 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.531 vs 3.250). By the career numbers, Jim Holmes 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.