Randy Choate vs. Thomas Hatch — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Randy Choate posted a stronger line than Thomas Hatch. Randy Choate posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.9 vs 5.24) and WHIP (1.365 vs 1.621). By the career numbers, Randy Choate 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.