Elmer Knetzer vs. Brian Lawrence — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Elmer Knetzer posted a stronger line than Brian Lawrence. Elmer Knetzer posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.15 vs 4.19) and home runs allowed (0.21 per nine innings vs 0.94). By the career numbers, Elmer Knetzer 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.