Bob Chipman vs. James McDermott — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Chipman posted a stronger line than James McDermott. Bob Chipman posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.72 vs 8.14) and WHIP (1.448 vs 2.492). By the career numbers, Bob Chipman 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.