Dutch Leonard vs. Bob Welch — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dutch Leonard posted a stronger line than Bob Welch. Dutch Leonard posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.25 vs 3.47) and home runs allowed (0.44 per nine innings vs 0.78). By the career numbers, Dutch Leonard 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.