Dewey Robinson vs. Walter Thornton — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Dewey Robinson and Walter Thornton are fairly close on the surface numbers. Dewey Robinson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.05 vs 4.18) and WHIP (1.369 vs 1.537). Walter Thornton had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.26 per nine innings vs 0.68). By the career numbers, Dewey Robinson 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.