Gene Lambert vs. Russ Van Atta — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Gene Lambert posted a stronger line than Russ Van Atta. Gene Lambert posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.7 vs 5.6) and WHIP (1.600 vs 1.693). By the career numbers, Gene Lambert 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.