Dave Eilers vs. Slim McGrew — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Dave Eilers and Slim McGrew are fairly close on the surface numbers. Dave Eilers posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.45 vs 6.6) and WHIP (1.524 vs 1.900). Slim McGrew had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.3 per nine innings vs 1.02). By the career numbers, Dave Eilers 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.