Rick Adams vs. Merle Settlemire — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Rick Adams posted a stronger line than Merle Settlemire. Rick Adams posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.59 vs 5.47) and WHIP (1.388 vs 1.822). By the career numbers, Rick Adams 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.