Charlie Petty vs. Ed Weiland — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Charlie Petty posted a stronger line than Ed Weiland. Charlie Petty posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.41 vs 8.25) and home runs allowed (0.43 per nine innings vs 1.88). By the career numbers, Charlie Petty 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.