Mick Abel vs. David Hess — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Mick Abel and David Hess are fairly close on the surface numbers. Mick Abel had the edge in home runs allowed (1.85 per nine innings vs 2.61). By the career numbers, Mick Abel 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.