Larry Cheney vs. Tanner Houck — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Larry Cheney posted a stronger line than Tanner Houck. Larry Cheney posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.7 vs 3.97) and home runs allowed (0.17 per nine innings vs 0.82). By the career numbers, Larry Cheney 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.