Jose Acosta vs. John Hofford — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Hofford posted a stronger line than Jose Acosta. John Hofford posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.16 vs 4.51) and home runs allowed (0.17 per nine innings vs 0.38). By the career numbers, John Hofford 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.