Ed Kent vs. John Mackinson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ed Kent and John Mackinson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Ed Kent posted stronger numbers in ERA (6 vs 7.36) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.23). John Mackinson had the advantage in WHIP (1.773 vs 1.889). By the career numbers, Ed Kent 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.