Art Demery vs. Nelson Figueroa — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Art Demery and Nelson Figueroa are fairly close on the surface numbers. Art Demery posted stronger numbers in ERA (0 vs 4.55) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.19). Nelson Figueroa had the advantage in WHIP (1.501 vs 4.500). By the career numbers, Art Demery 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.