Red Oldham vs. Happy Townsend — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Happy Townsend posted a stronger line than Red Oldham. Happy Townsend posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.59 vs 4.15) and WHIP (1.380 vs 1.487). By the career numbers, Happy Townsend 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.