Bob Long vs. Henry Owens — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Henry Owens posted a stronger line than Bob Long. Henry Owens posted stronger numbers in ERA (3 vs 4.5) and home runs allowed (1 per nine innings vs 1.4). By the career numbers, Henry Owens 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.