John Burkett vs. Marty McHale — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Marty McHale posted a stronger line than John Burkett. Marty McHale posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.57 vs 4.31) and WHIP (1.289 vs 1.369). By the career numbers, Marty McHale 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.