Heinie Meine vs. Jose Mercedes — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Heinie Meine posted a stronger line than Jose Mercedes. Heinie Meine posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.95 vs 4.75) and home runs allowed (0.42 per nine innings vs 1.16). By the career numbers, Heinie Meine 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.