Deacon Meyers vs. John Stephens — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Deacon Meyers posted a stronger line than John Stephens. Deacon Meyers posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.75 vs 6.09) and home runs allowed (0.51 per nine innings vs 1.8). By the career numbers, Deacon Meyers 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.