Ted Abernathy vs. Mark Mercer — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ted Abernathy posted a stronger line than Mark Mercer. Ted Abernathy posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.46 vs 4.7) and WHIP (1.466 vs 1.826). By the career numbers, Ted Abernathy 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.