Lefty Clarke vs. John McFarland — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Lefty Clarke posted a stronger line than John McFarland. Lefty Clarke posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.4 vs 12.24) and WHIP (1.800 vs 2.520). By the career numbers, Lefty Clarke 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.