Al Olmsted vs. Faustino Valdés — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Al Olmsted posted a stronger line than Faustino Valdés. Al Olmsted posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.86 vs 4.62) and WHIP (1.356 vs 1.549). By the career numbers, Al Olmsted 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.