Hank Borowy vs. Bob Purkey — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Hank Borowy posted a stronger line than Bob Purkey. Hank Borowy posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.5 vs 3.79) and home runs allowed (0.57 per nine innings vs 0.83). By the career numbers, Hank Borowy 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.