Thomas Albright vs. James McDermott — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Thomas Albright and James McDermott are fairly close on the surface numbers. Thomas Albright posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.9 vs 8.14) and WHIP (1.866 vs 2.492). James McDermott had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.43 per nine innings vs 1.15). By the career numbers, Thomas Albright 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.