Red Ruffing vs. Lefty Russell — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Red Ruffing and Lefty Russell are fairly close on the surface numbers. Red Ruffing posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.8 vs 6.36) and WHIP (1.341 vs 1.810). Lefty Russell had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.31 per nine innings vs 0.53). By the career numbers, Red Ruffing 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.