Steve Ames vs. William McCarthy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Ames posted a stronger line than William McCarthy. Steve Ames posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 9) and WHIP (2.250 vs 2.500). By the career numbers, Steve Ames 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.