Pat McGlothin vs. Alex Young — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Pat McGlothin and Alex Young are fairly close on the surface numbers. Pat McGlothin posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.358 vs 1.437) and home runs allowed (1.02 per nine innings vs 1.59). Alex Young had the advantage in ERA (4.34 vs 5.6). By the career numbers, Pat McGlothin 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.