Jim Owens vs. Talmadge Richardson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Talmadge Richardson posted a stronger line than Jim Owens. Talmadge Richardson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.15 vs 4.31) and WHIP (1.341 vs 1.489). By the career numbers, Talmadge Richardson 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.