Larry Gowell vs. Ryan Merritt — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Larry Gowell posted a stronger line than Ryan Merritt. Larry Gowell posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.29 vs 1.71) and WHIP (0.714 vs 1.137). By the career numbers, Larry Gowell 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.