Ed Pierce vs. Red Ryan — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Ryan posted a stronger line than Ed Pierce. Red Ryan posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.260 vs 2.438) and home runs allowed (0.31 per nine innings vs 1.69). By the career numbers, Red Ryan 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.