Eddie Cicotte vs. James McDermott — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Eddie Cicotte posted a stronger line than James McDermott. Eddie Cicotte posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.38 vs 8.14) and WHIP (1.154 vs 2.492). By the career numbers, Eddie Cicotte 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.