Paul Clemens vs. Jose Mercedes — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jose Mercedes posted a stronger line than Paul Clemens. Jose Mercedes posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.75 vs 4.89) and home runs allowed (1.16 per nine innings vs 1.86). By the career numbers, Jose Mercedes 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.