Red Oldham vs. Kevin Tapani — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Red Oldham and Kevin Tapani are fairly close on the surface numbers. Red Oldham posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.15 vs 4.35) and home runs allowed (0.37 per nine innings vs 1.03). Kevin Tapani had the advantage in WHIP (1.321 vs 1.487). By the career numbers, Red Oldham 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.