Seth Lugo vs. John McPherson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Seth Lugo and John McPherson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Seth Lugo posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.49 vs 3.89) and WHIP (1.191 vs 1.417). John McPherson had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.07 per nine innings vs 1.11). By the career numbers, Seth Lugo 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.