Herman Purcell vs. Todd Wellemeyer — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Todd Wellemeyer posted a stronger line than Herman Purcell. Todd Wellemeyer posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.83 vs 6.75) and WHIP (1.533 vs 2.250). By the career numbers, Todd Wellemeyer 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.