Griffin Canning vs. James McDermott — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Griffin Canning and James McDermott are fairly close on the surface numbers. Griffin Canning posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.65 vs 8.14) and WHIP (1.342 vs 2.492). James McDermott had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.43 per nine innings vs 1.49). By the career numbers, Griffin Canning 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.