Bob James vs. Unknown McLemore — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bob James and Unknown McLemore are fairly close on the surface numbers. Unknown McLemore posted stronger numbers in ERA (0 vs 3.8) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.86). Bob James had the advantage in WHIP (1.371 vs 2.000). By the career numbers, Unknown McLemore 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.