David Purcey vs. Ted Sadowski — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, David Purcey posted a stronger line than Ted Sadowski. David Purcey posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.98 vs 5.76) and home runs allowed (0.96 per nine innings vs 1.71). By the career numbers, David Purcey 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.