Allan Simpson vs. Bob Watkins — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Watkins posted a stronger line than Allan Simpson. Bob Watkins posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.17 vs 6.06) and home runs allowed (0.57 per nine innings vs 0.92). By the career numbers, Bob Watkins 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.