Matt Palmer vs. Frank Papish — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Frank Papish posted a stronger line than Matt Palmer. Frank Papish posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.58 vs 4.56) and home runs allowed (0.4 per nine innings vs 0.73). By the career numbers, Frank Papish 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.