Jim Devlin vs. John Mitchell — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jim Devlin posted a stronger line than John Mitchell. Jim Devlin posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.9 vs 4.35) and WHIP (1.087 vs 1.550). By the career numbers, Jim Devlin 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.