Travis Baptist vs. Hector Mercado — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Hector Mercado posted a stronger line than Travis Baptist. Hector Mercado posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.55 vs 5.67) and WHIP (1.564 vs 1.704). By the career numbers, Hector Mercado 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.