Jud McLaughlin vs. Kevin Whelan — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jud McLaughlin and Kevin Whelan are fairly close on the surface numbers. Jud McLaughlin posted stronger numbers in WHIP (2.493 vs 3.333) and home runs allowed (0.76 per nine innings vs 6). Kevin Whelan had the advantage in ERA (9 vs 10.27). By the career numbers, Jud McLaughlin 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.