Brett Merriman vs. Mike Venafro — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mike Venafro posted a stronger line than Brett Merriman. Mike Venafro posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.09 vs 8.39) and WHIP (1.457 vs 2.114). By the career numbers, Mike Venafro 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.