Harold Hairston vs. Parker Messick — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Parker Messick posted a stronger line than Harold Hairston. Parker Messick posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.72 vs 6.42) and WHIP (1.311 vs 1.390). By the career numbers, Parker Messick 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.