Trevor Megill vs. Al Schmelz — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Trevor Megill and Al Schmelz are fairly close on the surface numbers. Trevor Megill posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.353 vs 1.667) and home runs allowed (0.92 per nine innings vs 3). Al Schmelz had the advantage in ERA (3 vs 3.98). By the career numbers, Trevor Megill 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.