Christy Mathewson vs. Parker Messick — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Christy Mathewson posted a stronger line than Parker Messick. Christy Mathewson posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.13 vs 2.72) and WHIP (1.058 vs 1.311). By the career numbers, Christy Mathewson 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.