Earl Caldwell vs. Thomas Hatch — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Earl Caldwell posted a stronger line than Thomas Hatch. Earl Caldwell posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.69 vs 5.24) and WHIP (1.557 vs 1.621). By the career numbers, Earl Caldwell 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.