Farmer Ray vs. Lawrence Simpson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Farmer Ray posted a stronger line than Lawrence Simpson. Farmer Ray posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.58 vs 4.3) and home runs allowed (0.19 per nine innings vs 0.77). By the career numbers, Farmer Ray 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.