Jack Leiter vs. Gene Richardson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Gene Richardson posted a stronger line than Jack Leiter. Gene Richardson posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.64 vs 4.8) and home runs allowed (0.13 per nine innings vs 1.2). By the career numbers, Gene Richardson 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.