Bob Humphreys vs. Slim McGrew — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bob Humphreys and Slim McGrew are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bob Humphreys posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.36 vs 6.6) and WHIP (1.283 vs 1.900). Slim McGrew had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.3 per nine innings vs 0.87). By the career numbers, Bob Humphreys 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.