Tyler Chatwood vs. James McDermott — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Tyler Chatwood and James McDermott are fairly close on the surface numbers. Tyler Chatwood posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.45 vs 8.14) and WHIP (1.531 vs 2.492). James McDermott had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.43 per nine innings vs 0.9). By the career numbers, Tyler Chatwood 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.