Jose Mercedes vs. Ed Wright — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Wright posted a stronger line than Jose Mercedes. Ed Wright posted stronger numbers in ERA (4 vs 4.75) and home runs allowed (0.68 per nine innings vs 1.16). By the career numbers, Ed Wright 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.