James McArthur vs. Alex Wimmers — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, James McArthur and Alex Wimmers are fairly close on the surface numbers. James McArthur posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.325 vs 1.703) and home runs allowed (1.13 per nine innings vs 1.46). Alex Wimmers had the advantage in ERA (4.38 vs 4.84). By the career numbers, James McArthur 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.