Jose Mercedes vs. Frank Woodward — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Frank Woodward posted a stronger line than Jose Mercedes. Frank Woodward posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.23 vs 4.75) and home runs allowed (0.28 per nine innings vs 1.16). By the career numbers, Frank Woodward 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.