Anthony Bender vs. Red Hoff — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Anthony Bender and Red Hoff are fairly close on the surface numbers. Red Hoff posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.49 vs 3.04) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.69). Anthony Bender had the advantage in WHIP (1.181 vs 1.265). By the career numbers, Red Hoff 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.