Herman Pillette vs. Charlie Root — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Herman Pillette and Charlie Root are fairly close on the surface numbers. Herman Pillette posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.45 vs 3.59) and home runs allowed (0.22 per nine innings vs 0.53). Charlie Root had the advantage in WHIP (1.295 vs 1.405). By the career numbers, Herman Pillette 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.