Unknown Latimer vs. Vern Law — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Unknown Latimer and Vern Law are fairly close on the surface numbers. Vern Law posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.77 vs 4.06) and WHIP (1.311 vs 1.422). Unknown Latimer had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.31 per nine innings vs 0.9). By the career numbers, Vern Law 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.