Rick Adams vs. Bob Heffner — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Rick Adams posted a stronger line than Bob Heffner. Rick Adams posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.59 vs 4.51) and home runs allowed (0.14 per nine innings vs 1.15). By the career numbers, Rick Adams 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.