Brett Merriman vs. Clarence Pickrel — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Clarence Pickrel posted a stronger line than Brett Merriman. Clarence Pickrel posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.55 vs 8.39) and WHIP (1.820 vs 2.114). By the career numbers, Clarence Pickrel 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.