Bob Purkey vs. Charlie Root — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Charlie Root posted a stronger line than Bob Purkey. Charlie Root posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.59 vs 3.79) and home runs allowed (0.53 per nine innings vs 0.83). By the career numbers, Charlie Root 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.