George Caster vs. James McDermott — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, George Caster and James McDermott are fairly close on the surface numbers. George Caster posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.54 vs 8.14) and WHIP (1.500 vs 2.492). James McDermott had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.43 per nine innings vs 0.79). By the career numbers, George Caster 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.