Larry Cheney vs. Johnny Vander Meer — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Larry Cheney posted a stronger line than Johnny Vander Meer. Larry Cheney posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.7 vs 3.44) and WHIP (1.243 vs 1.393). By the career numbers, Larry Cheney 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.