Jake Eder vs. Slim McGrew — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jake Eder and Slim McGrew are fairly close on the surface numbers. Jake Eder posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.87 vs 6.6) and WHIP (1.377 vs 1.900). Slim McGrew had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.3 per nine innings vs 1.33). By the career numbers, Jake Eder 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.