Larry McKeon vs. Manny Sarmiento — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Larry McKeon and Manny Sarmiento are fairly close on the surface numbers. Larry McKeon posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.210 vs 1.291) and home runs allowed (0.28 per nine innings vs 0.74). Manny Sarmiento had the advantage in ERA (3.49 vs 3.71). By the career numbers, Larry McKeon 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.