Scott Rice vs. Red Swanson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Scott Rice posted a stronger line than Red Swanson. Scott Rice posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.18 vs 4.9) and home runs allowed (0.28 per nine innings vs 1.15). By the career numbers, Scott Rice 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.