Sparrow Morton vs. Ron Villone — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Sparrow Morton and Ron Villone are fairly close on the surface numbers. Ron Villone posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.73 vs 5.29) and WHIP (1.533 vs 1.588). Sparrow Morton had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.05). By the career numbers, Ron Villone 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.