Michael Mercado vs. Pete Sunkett — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Pete Sunkett posted a stronger line than Michael Mercado. Pete Sunkett posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.2 vs 11.81) and WHIP (1.431 vs 2.250). By the career numbers, Pete Sunkett 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.