Don Eddy vs. Slim McGrew — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Don Eddy and Slim McGrew are fairly close on the surface numbers. Don Eddy posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.36 vs 6.6) and WHIP (1.631 vs 1.900). Slim McGrew had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.3 per nine innings vs 0.79). By the career numbers, Don Eddy 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.