Henry Mathewson vs. George Sherkliff — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, George Sherkliff posted a stronger line than Henry Mathewson. George Sherkliff posted stronger numbers in ERA (0 vs 4.91) and WHIP (0.200 vs 2.000). By the career numbers, George Sherkliff 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.