C. J. Fick vs. Hector Mercado — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, C. J. Fick and Hector Mercado are fairly close on the surface numbers. Hector Mercado posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.564 vs 1.986) and home runs allowed (1.08 per nine innings vs 1.46). C. J. Fick had the advantage in ERA (4.38 vs 4.55). By the career numbers, Hector Mercado 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.