Bob Scanlan vs. Tim Sherrill — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Scanlan posted a stronger line than Tim Sherrill. Bob Scanlan posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.63 vs 7.71) and WHIP (1.519 vs 1.982). By the career numbers, Bob Scanlan 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.