Jim Lewis vs. Billy Taylor — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Billy Taylor posted a stronger line than Jim Lewis. Billy Taylor posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.475 vs 2.077) and home runs allowed (0.75 per nine innings vs 1.38). By the career numbers, Billy Taylor 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.