Larry Benton vs. Joe Boyle — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Larry Benton posted a stronger line than Joe Boyle. Larry Benton posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.03 vs 4.98) and home runs allowed (0.43 per nine innings vs 0.86). By the career numbers, Larry Benton 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.