Mike Couchee vs. John McMakin — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John McMakin posted a stronger line than Mike Couchee. John McMakin posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.09 vs 5.14) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.64). By the career numbers, John McMakin 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.