Robinson Leyer vs. Squire Potter — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Robinson Leyer and Squire Potter are fairly close on the surface numbers. Squire Potter posted stronger numbers in ERA (21 vs 21.21) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 5.79). Robinson Leyer had the advantage in WHIP (4.286 vs 5.000). By the career numbers, Squire Potter 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.