Jim Perry vs. Al Tedrow — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jim Perry and Al Tedrow are fairly close on the surface numbers. Al Tedrow posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.21 vs 3.45) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.84). Jim Perry had the advantage in WHIP (1.284 vs 1.478). By the career numbers, Al Tedrow 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.