John Dettmer vs. Jim LaMarque — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jim LaMarque posted a stronger line than John Dettmer. Jim LaMarque posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.46 vs 4.47) and WHIP (1.255 vs 1.620). By the career numbers, Jim LaMarque 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.