Dutch Ruether vs. Merle Settlemire — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dutch Ruether posted a stronger line than Merle Settlemire. Dutch Ruether posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.5 vs 5.47) and WHIP (1.404 vs 1.822). 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.