Dutch Ruether vs. Red Ruffing — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Dutch Ruether and Red Ruffing are fairly close on the surface numbers. Dutch Ruether posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.5 vs 3.8) and home runs allowed (0.23 per nine innings vs 0.53). Red Ruffing had the advantage in WHIP (1.341 vs 1.404). By the career numbers, Dutch Ruether 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.