Fred Rath vs. Fay Washington — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Fred Rath and Fay Washington are fairly close on the surface numbers. Fay Washington posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.55 vs 4.7) and home runs allowed (0.63 per nine innings vs 1.57). Fred Rath had the advantage in WHIP (1.391 vs 1.901). By the career numbers, Fay Washington 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.