Jon Meloan vs. John Schappert — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Schappert posted a stronger line than Jon Meloan. John Schappert posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.52 vs 4.58) and home runs allowed (0.14 per nine innings vs 0.51). By the career numbers, John Schappert 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.