Scott Atchison vs. Mark Mercer — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Scott Atchison posted a stronger line than Mark Mercer. Scott Atchison posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.63 vs 4.7) and WHIP (1.232 vs 1.826). By the career numbers, Scott Atchison 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.