Kent Mercker vs. Billy Sadler — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Kent Mercker posted a stronger line than Billy Sadler. Kent Mercker posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.16 vs 4.53) and home runs allowed (1.05 per nine innings vs 1.45). By the career numbers, Kent Mercker 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.