Ernie Baker vs. Luther Hackman — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ernie Baker and Luther Hackman are fairly close on the surface numbers. Luther Hackman posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.590 vs 1.750) and home runs allowed (1.1 per nine innings vs 2.25). Ernie Baker had the advantage in ERA (4.5 vs 5.09). By the career numbers, Luther Hackman 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.