Morris Madden vs. Frank Pears — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Morris Madden and Frank Pears are fairly close on the surface numbers. Morris Madden posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.91 vs 6.23) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.69). Frank Pears had the advantage in WHIP (1.577 vs 2.391). By the career numbers, Morris Madden 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.