Hardin Cathey vs. David Lundquist — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Hardin Cathey and David Lundquist are fairly close on the surface numbers. Hardin Cathey posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.42 vs 7.92) and home runs allowed (0.3 per nine innings vs 0.81). David Lundquist had the advantage in WHIP (1.872 vs 1.978). By the career numbers, Hardin Cathey 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.