Joe Connors vs. John Hobbs — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Hobbs posted a stronger line than Joe Connors. John Hobbs posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.18 vs 5.57) and WHIP (2.118 vs 2.238). By the career numbers, John Hobbs 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.