Reid Cornelius vs. James McDermott — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Reid Cornelius and James McDermott are fairly close on the surface numbers. Reid Cornelius posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.91 vs 8.14) and WHIP (1.521 vs 2.492). James McDermott had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.43 per nine innings vs 1.28). By the career numbers, Reid Cornelius 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.