Pete Ladd vs. Bill Wilkinson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Wilkinson posted a stronger line than Pete Ladd. Bill Wilkinson posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.244 vs 1.341) and home runs allowed (1.03 per nine innings vs 1.25). By the career numbers, Bill Wilkinson 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.