Fred Trautman vs. Curt Wardle — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Fred Trautman and Curt Wardle are fairly close on the surface numbers. Fred Trautman posted stronger numbers in ERA (6 vs 6.13) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.66). Curt Wardle had the advantage in WHIP (1.613 vs 1.667). By the career numbers, Fred Trautman 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.