Red Gunkel vs. Lloyd Merritt — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Gunkel posted a stronger line than Lloyd Merritt. Red Gunkel posted stronger numbers in ERA (0 vs 3.31) and WHIP (1.000 vs 1.423). By the career numbers, Red Gunkel 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.