Heath Bell vs. Bill Hoffer — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Heath Bell and Bill Hoffer are fairly close on the surface numbers. Heath Bell posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.49 vs 3.75) and WHIP (1.303 vs 1.424). Bill Hoffer had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.16 per nine innings vs 0.69). By the career numbers, Heath Bell 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.