Jim Mertz vs. Frank Wickware — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Frank Wickware posted a stronger line than Jim Mertz. Frank Wickware posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.65 vs 4.63) and WHIP (1.117 vs 1.431). By the career numbers, Frank Wickware 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.