John Sowders vs. Herm Starrette — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Herm Starrette posted a stronger line than John Sowders. Herm Starrette posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.54 vs 4.29) and WHIP (1.283 vs 1.698). By the career numbers, Herm Starrette 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.