Justin Bruihl vs. Slim McGrew — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Justin Bruihl and Slim McGrew are fairly close on the surface numbers. Justin Bruihl posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.72 vs 6.6) and WHIP (1.483 vs 1.900). Slim McGrew had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.3 per nine innings vs 1). By the career numbers, Justin Bruihl 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.