Mel Harder vs. Jose Mercedes — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mel Harder posted a stronger line than Jose Mercedes. Mel Harder posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.8 vs 4.75) and home runs allowed (0.42 per nine innings vs 1.16). By the career numbers, Mel Harder 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.