Jerry Fosnow vs. Michael McDermott — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jerry Fosnow and Michael McDermott are fairly close on the surface numbers. Michael McDermott posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.16 vs 5.65) and home runs allowed (0.43 per nine innings vs 1.57). Jerry Fosnow had the advantage in WHIP (1.413 vs 1.684). By the career numbers, Michael McDermott 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.