Tom Knowlson vs. Red Oldham — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Tom Knowlson and Red Oldham are fairly close on the surface numbers. Tom Knowlson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.49 vs 4.15) and home runs allowed (0.09 per nine innings vs 0.37). Red Oldham had the advantage in WHIP (1.487 vs 1.579). By the career numbers, Tom Knowlson 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.