Johnny James vs. Si Simmons — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Johnny James and Si Simmons are fairly close on the surface numbers. Johnny James posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.76 vs 5.4) and home runs allowed (1.13 per nine innings vs 1.35). Si Simmons had the advantage in WHIP (1.500 vs 1.630). By the career numbers, Johnny James 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.