Garrett Acton vs. Red Hardy — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Garrett Acton and Red Hardy are fairly close on the surface numbers. Red Hardy posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.75 vs 10.8) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 4.05). Garrett Acton had the advantage in WHIP (2.700 vs 3.750). By the career numbers, Red Hardy 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.