John Ely vs. George Mack — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Ely posted a stronger line than George Mack. John Ely posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.7 vs 7.19) and WHIP (1.552 vs 1.890). By the career numbers, John Ely 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.