Beau Burrows vs. Jack Mercer — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jack Mercer posted a stronger line than Beau Burrows. Jack Mercer posted stronger numbers in ERA (0 vs 10.7) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 4.08). By the career numbers, Jack Mercer 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.