Scott McGregor vs. John McPherson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Scott McGregor and John McPherson are fairly close on the surface numbers. John McPherson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.89 vs 3.99) and home runs allowed (0.07 per nine innings vs 0.99). Scott McGregor had the advantage in WHIP (1.303 vs 1.417). By the career numbers, John McPherson 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.