Earnest Long vs. John Middleton — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Earnest Long posted a stronger line than John Middleton. Earnest Long posted stronger numbers in ERA (5 vs 7.36) and home runs allowed (1 per nine innings vs 1.23). By the career numbers, Earnest Long 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.