Scott Mullen vs. Clarence Pickrel — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Scott Mullen and Clarence Pickrel are fairly close on the surface numbers. Clarence Pickrel posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.55 vs 4.66) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.2). Scott Mullen had the advantage in WHIP (1.670 vs 1.820). By the career numbers, Clarence Pickrel 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.