Lloyd Merritt vs. Robby Scott — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Lloyd Merritt and Robby Scott are fairly close on the surface numbers. Lloyd Merritt posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.31 vs 4.04) and home runs allowed (0.96 per nine innings vs 1.62). Robby Scott had the advantage in WHIP (1.365 vs 1.423). By the career numbers, Lloyd 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.