Bob Spade vs. A. D. Young — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Spade posted a stronger line than A. D. Young. Bob Spade posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.96 vs 5.21) and WHIP (1.337 vs 1.414). By the career numbers, Bob Spade 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.