Ice Box Chamberlain vs. Red Hoff — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Hoff posted a stronger line than Ice Box Chamberlain. Red Hoff posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.49 vs 3.57) and WHIP (1.265 vs 1.392). By the career numbers, Red Hoff 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.