Herman Pillette vs. Lawrence Simpson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Herman Pillette posted a stronger line than Lawrence Simpson. Herman Pillette posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.45 vs 4.3) and home runs allowed (0.22 per nine innings vs 0.77). 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.