Paul Carpenter vs. Larry Hardy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Paul Carpenter posted a stronger line than Larry Hardy. Paul Carpenter posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.17 vs 5.29) and WHIP (1.565 vs 1.929). By the career numbers, Paul Carpenter 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.