Erik Cordier vs. Thomas Hatch — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Erik Cordier posted a stronger line than Thomas Hatch. Erik Cordier posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.42 vs 5.24) and WHIP (1.473 vs 1.621). By the career numbers, Erik Cordier 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.