C. J. Fick vs. John McGillen — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, C. J. Fick and John McGillen are fairly close on the surface numbers. C. J. Fick posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.38 vs 18) and WHIP (1.986 vs 3.000). John McGillen had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.46). By the career numbers, C. J. Fick 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.