Michael Petersen vs. Ted Sadowski — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Michael Petersen posted a stronger line than Ted Sadowski. Michael Petersen posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.02 vs 5.76) and home runs allowed (1.43 per nine innings vs 1.71). By the career numbers, Michael Petersen 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.