John McFarland vs. Lon Warneke — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Lon Warneke posted a stronger line than John McFarland. Lon Warneke posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.18 vs 12.24) and WHIP (1.245 vs 2.520). By the career numbers, Lon Warneke 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.