Mel Stottlemyre Jr. vs. Cecil Upshaw — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Cecil Upshaw posted a stronger line than Mel Stottlemyre Jr.. Cecil Upshaw posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.13 vs 4.88) and WHIP (1.371 vs 1.532). By the career numbers, Cecil Upshaw 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.