Carl Sitton vs. Simeon Woods Richardson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Carl Sitton posted a stronger line than Simeon Woods Richardson. Carl Sitton posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.88 vs 4.21) and home runs allowed (0.18 per nine innings vs 1.24). By the career numbers, Carl Sitton 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.