Firpo Marberry vs. Jose Mercedes — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Firpo Marberry posted a stronger line than Jose Mercedes. Firpo Marberry posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.63 vs 4.75) and WHIP (1.323 vs 1.455). By the career numbers, Firpo Marberry 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.