James McDermott vs. Buzz Wetzel — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, James McDermott and Buzz Wetzel are fairly close on the surface numbers. Buzz Wetzel posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.71 vs 8.14) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.43). James McDermott had the advantage in WHIP (2.492 vs 2.786). By the career numbers, Buzz Wetzel 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.