A. J. Achter vs. Don Hood — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Don Hood posted a stronger line than A. J. Achter. Don Hood posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.79 vs 3.92) and home runs allowed (0.6 per nine innings vs 1.89). By the career numbers, Don Hood 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.