Bill Chamberlain vs. James McDermott — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bill Chamberlain and James McDermott are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bill Chamberlain posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.57 vs 8.14) and WHIP (1.548 vs 2.492). James McDermott had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.43 per nine innings vs 0.65). By the career numbers, Bill Chamberlain 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.