Zach McAllister vs. Norm McRae — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Zach McAllister and Norm McRae are fairly close on the surface numbers. Norm McRae posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.15 vs 4.15) and home runs allowed (0.26 per nine innings vs 1.07). Zach McAllister had the advantage in WHIP (1.412 vs 1.573). By the career numbers, Norm McRae 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.