Brandon McCarthy vs. John Poloni — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Brandon McCarthy posted a stronger line than John Poloni. Brandon McCarthy posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.2 vs 6.43) and home runs allowed (1.07 per nine innings vs 1.29). By the career numbers, Brandon McCarthy 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.