Jimmy Cordero vs. Thomas Hatch — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jimmy Cordero posted a stronger line than Thomas Hatch. Jimmy Cordero posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.36 vs 5.24) and WHIP (1.323 vs 1.621). By the career numbers, Jimmy Cordero 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.