Billy Ging vs. Lloyd Merritt — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Billy Ging posted a stronger line than Lloyd Merritt. Billy Ging posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.13 vs 3.31) and WHIP (1.250 vs 1.423). By the career numbers, Billy Ging 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.