Chuck Machemehl vs. Steve Stemle — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Chuck Machemehl and Steve Stemle are fairly close on the surface numbers. Chuck Machemehl posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.38 vs 8.64) and WHIP (1.855 vs 1.920). Steve Stemle had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.54 per nine innings vs 0.98). By the career numbers, Chuck Machemehl 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.