John McCarty vs. Joe Strong — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John McCarty posted a stronger line than Joe Strong. John McCarty posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.91 vs 5.81) and home runs allowed (0.3 per nine innings vs 1.37). By the career numbers, John McCarty 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.