Merle Adkins vs. John Rocker — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Rocker posted a stronger line than Merle Adkins. John Rocker posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.42 vs 5) and WHIP (1.492 vs 1.926). By the career numbers, John Rocker 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.