Alan Busenitz vs. Slim McGrew — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Alan Busenitz and Slim McGrew are fairly close on the surface numbers. Alan Busenitz posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.9 vs 6.6) and WHIP (1.485 vs 1.900). Slim McGrew had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.3 per nine innings vs 1.72). By the career numbers, Alan Busenitz 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.