Jim McGlothlin vs. Michael Mercado — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jim McGlothlin posted a stronger line than Michael Mercado. Jim McGlothlin posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.61 vs 11.81) and WHIP (1.304 vs 2.250). By the career numbers, Jim McGlothlin 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.