Larry Andersen vs. Lloyd Merritt — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Larry Andersen posted a stronger line than Lloyd Merritt. Larry Andersen posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.15 vs 3.31) and WHIP (1.313 vs 1.423). By the career numbers, Larry Andersen 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.