Chayce McDermott vs. Ed Pierce — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Pierce posted a stronger line than Chayce McDermott. Ed Pierce posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.38 vs 12.79) and home runs allowed (1.69 per nine innings vs 2.84). By the career numbers, Ed Pierce 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.