Victor Gonzalez vs. Lloyd Merritt — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Victor Gonzalez posted a stronger line than Lloyd Merritt. Victor Gonzalez posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.172 vs 1.423) and home runs allowed (0.64 per nine innings vs 0.96). By the career numbers, Victor Gonzalez 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.