Jose Mercedes vs. Earl Whitehill — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Earl Whitehill posted a stronger line than Jose Mercedes. Earl Whitehill posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.36 vs 4.75) and home runs allowed (0.48 per nine innings vs 1.16). By the career numbers, Earl Whitehill 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.