Doyle Alexander vs. James McDermott — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Doyle Alexander and James McDermott are fairly close on the surface numbers. Doyle Alexander posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.76 vs 8.14) and WHIP (1.311 vs 2.492). James McDermott had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.43 per nine innings vs 0.87). By the career numbers, Doyle Alexander 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.