James Houser vs. Red Proctor — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, James Houser and Red Proctor are fairly close on the surface numbers. Red Proctor posted stronger numbers in ERA (13.5 vs 20.25) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 6.75). James Houser had the advantage in WHIP (3.000 vs 3.250). By the career numbers, Red Proctor 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.