Henry Mathewson vs. George Stovey — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, George Stovey posted a stronger line than Henry Mathewson. George Stovey posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.98 vs 4.91) and WHIP (1.573 vs 2.000). By the career numbers, George Stovey 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.