Jack Leiter vs. Larry McWilliams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Larry McWilliams posted a stronger line than Jack Leiter. Larry McWilliams posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.99 vs 4.8) and home runs allowed (0.79 per nine innings vs 1.2). By the career numbers, Larry McWilliams 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.