Lloyd Merritt vs. Jeff Sparks — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Lloyd Merritt posted a stronger line than Jeff Sparks. Lloyd Merritt posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.31 vs 4.15) and WHIP (1.423 vs 1.681). 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.