George Gerberman vs. Chappie McFarland — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, George Gerberman and Chappie McFarland are fairly close on the surface numbers. Chappie McFarland posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.290 vs 1.500) and home runs allowed (0.16 per nine innings vs 1.69). George Gerberman had the advantage in ERA (1.69 vs 3.35). By the career numbers, Chappie McFarland 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.