Stephen Ridings vs. Harry Trekell — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Stephen Ridings and Harry Trekell are fairly close on the surface numbers. Stephen Ridings posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.8 vs 4.5) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.6). Harry Trekell had the advantage in WHIP (1.100 vs 1.200). By the career numbers, Stephen Ridings 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.