Butch Metzger vs. Tim Sherrill — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Butch Metzger posted a stronger line than Tim Sherrill. Butch Metzger posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.74 vs 7.71) and WHIP (1.582 vs 1.982). By the career numbers, Butch Metzger 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.