C. J. Fick vs. Mickey McGowan — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, C. J. Fick and Mickey McGowan are fairly close on the surface numbers. C. J. Fick posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.38 vs 7.36) and home runs allowed (1.46 per nine innings vs 2.45). Mickey McGowan had the advantage in WHIP (1.909 vs 1.986). 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.