Bill Malarkey vs. Lou Polli — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Malarkey posted a stronger line than Lou Polli. Bill Malarkey posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.57 vs 4.68) and WHIP (1.171 vs 1.843). By the career numbers, Bill Malarkey 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.