Andy Coakley vs. Stover McIlwain — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Andy Coakley and Stover McIlwain are fairly close on the surface numbers. Andy Coakley posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.245 vs 1.400) and home runs allowed (0.08 per nine innings vs 1.8). Stover McIlwain had the advantage in ERA (1.8 vs 2.35). By the career numbers, Andy Coakley 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.