Johnny Lanning vs. Ben Rivera — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Johnny Lanning posted a stronger line than Ben Rivera. Johnny Lanning posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.58 vs 4.52) and WHIP (1.341 vs 1.489). By the career numbers, Johnny Lanning 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.