Dave Goltz vs. Albert Merriwether — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave Goltz posted a stronger line than Albert Merriwether. Dave Goltz posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.69 vs 4.5) and home runs allowed (0.66 per nine innings vs 1.93). 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.