Parker Messick vs. Frank Tanana — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Parker Messick and Frank Tanana are fairly close on the surface numbers. Parker Messick had the edge in ERA (2.72 vs 3.66). By the career numbers, Parker Messick 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.