Buddy Napier vs. Norman Plitt — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Buddy Napier posted a stronger line than Norman Plitt. Buddy Napier posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.92 vs 4.77) and WHIP (1.387 vs 1.716). By the career numbers, Buddy Napier 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.