Ed Plank vs. Willis Roberts — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Willis Roberts posted a stronger line than Ed Plank. Willis Roberts posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.64 vs 5.23) and WHIP (1.521 vs 2.032). By the career numbers, Willis Roberts 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.