Max Scherzer vs. A. D. Young — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Max Scherzer and A. D. Young are fairly close on the surface numbers. Max Scherzer posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.22 vs 5.21) and WHIP (1.091 vs 1.414). A. D. Young had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.08). By the career numbers, Max Scherzer 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.