John Ryan vs. Eric Yardley — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Ryan posted a stronger line than Eric Yardley. John Ryan posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.35 vs 3.52) and home runs allowed (0.18 per nine innings vs 1.01). By the career numbers, John Ryan 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.