Henry Mathewson vs. Al Schacht — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Al Schacht posted a stronger line than Henry Mathewson. Al Schacht posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.48 vs 4.91) and WHIP (1.599 vs 2.000). By the career numbers, Al Schacht 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.