Bill Denehy vs. Slim McGrew — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bill Denehy and Slim McGrew are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bill Denehy posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.56 vs 6.6) and WHIP (1.586 vs 1.900). Slim McGrew had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.3 per nine innings vs 1.03). By the career numbers, Bill Denehy 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.