John Malarkey vs. Garrett Whitlock — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, John Malarkey and Garrett Whitlock are fairly close on the surface numbers. Garrett Whitlock posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.13 vs 3.64) and WHIP (1.145 vs 1.512). John Malarkey had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.16 per nine innings vs 0.92). By the career numbers, Garrett Whitlock 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.