Johnny Vander Meer vs. Michael Wacha — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Johnny Vander Meer and Michael Wacha are fairly close on the surface numbers. Johnny Vander Meer posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.44 vs 3.89) and home runs allowed (0.43 per nine innings vs 1.07). Michael Wacha had the advantage in WHIP (1.286 vs 1.393). By the career numbers, Johnny Vander Meer 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.