Edwin Jackson vs. Red Ryan — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Ryan posted a stronger line than Edwin Jackson. Red Ryan posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.33 vs 4.78) and WHIP (1.260 vs 1.486). By the career numbers, Red Ryan 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.