Bob Pepper vs. James Russell — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bob Pepper and James Russell are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bob Pepper posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.8 vs 4.09) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.16). James Russell had the advantage in WHIP (1.380 vs 2.000). By the career numbers, Bob Pepper 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.