Larry Burchart vs. Thomas Hatch — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Larry Burchart posted a stronger line than Thomas Hatch. Larry Burchart posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.25 vs 5.24) and home runs allowed (0.43 per nine innings vs 1.4). By the career numbers, Larry Burchart 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.