Ed Hendricks vs. Jose Mercedes — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Hendricks posted a stronger line than Jose Mercedes. Ed Hendricks posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.75 vs 4.75) and WHIP (1.333 vs 1.455). By the career numbers, Ed Hendricks 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.