Jose Mercedes vs. Bob Stoddard — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Stoddard posted a stronger line than Jose Mercedes. Bob Stoddard posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.03 vs 4.75) and WHIP (1.392 vs 1.455). By the career numbers, Bob Stoddard 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.