Clem Labine vs. Zach McClellan — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Clem Labine and Zach McClellan are fairly close on the surface numbers. Clem Labine posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.63 vs 5.79) and WHIP (1.383 vs 1.929). Zach McClellan had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.68). By the career numbers, Clem Labine 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.