Porfi Altamirano vs. Tom Gorman — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tom Gorman posted a stronger line than Porfi Altamirano. Tom Gorman posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.77 vs 4.03) and home runs allowed (1.01 per nine innings vs 1.28). By the career numbers, Tom Gorman 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.