Al McBean vs. John Papa — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Al McBean posted a stronger line than John Papa. Al McBean posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.13 vs 22.5) and WHIP (1.379 vs 4.500). By the career numbers, Al McBean 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.