Jim Merritt vs. Tim Van Egmond — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jim Merritt posted a stronger line than Tim Van Egmond. Jim Merritt posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.65 vs 5.96) and WHIP (1.237 vs 1.605). By the career numbers, Jim Merritt 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.