Lem McDougal vs. Sterling Slaughter — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Lem McDougal and Sterling Slaughter are fairly close on the surface numbers. Lem McDougal posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.854 vs 1.974) and home runs allowed (0.38 per nine innings vs 1.39). Sterling Slaughter had the advantage in ERA (5.75 vs 6). By the career numbers, Lem McDougal 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.