Eddie Plank vs. Don Sutton — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Eddie Plank posted a stronger line than Don Sutton. Eddie Plank posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.35 vs 3.26) and home runs allowed (0.08 per nine innings vs 0.8). By the career numbers, Eddie Plank 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.