Ted Abernathy vs. Julian Merryweather — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ted Abernathy posted a stronger line than Julian Merryweather. Ted Abernathy posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.46 vs 4.72) and home runs allowed (0.55 per nine innings vs 1.02). 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.