Jim Converse vs. Merle Settlemire — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Merle Settlemire posted a stronger line than Jim Converse. Merle Settlemire posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.47 vs 7.21) and WHIP (1.822 vs 2.168). By the career numbers, Merle Settlemire 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.