Tom Funk vs. Phil Meeler — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Tom Funk and Phil Meeler are fairly close on the surface numbers. Phil Meeler posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.32 vs 6.48) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.08). Tom Funk had the advantage in WHIP (1.920 vs 2.160). By the career numbers, Phil Meeler 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.