Don August vs. Al Hollingsworth — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Al Hollingsworth posted a stronger line than Don August. Al Hollingsworth posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.99 vs 4.64) and home runs allowed (0.28 per nine innings vs 0.96). By the career numbers, Al Hollingsworth 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.