Scott MacRae vs. William Matthews — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Scott MacRae and William Matthews are fairly close on the surface numbers. Scott MacRae posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.309 vs 1.560) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.54). William Matthews had the advantage in ERA (3.24 vs 4.02). By the career numbers, Scott MacRae 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.