Al McBean vs. George Zuverink — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Al McBean posted a stronger line than George Zuverink. Al McBean posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.13 vs 3.54) and home runs allowed (0.53 per nine innings vs 0.78). 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.