Josh James vs. Lloyd Merritt — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Josh James and Lloyd Merritt are fairly close on the surface numbers. Lloyd Merritt posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.31 vs 4.64) and home runs allowed (0.96 per nine innings vs 1.52). Josh James had the advantage in WHIP (1.322 vs 1.423). By the career numbers, Lloyd Merritt 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.