Dave Goltz vs. Michael Mercado — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave Goltz posted a stronger line than Michael Mercado. Dave Goltz posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.69 vs 11.81) and WHIP (1.362 vs 2.250). By the career numbers, Dave Goltz 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.