John Cumberland vs. Hooks Dauss — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Hooks Dauss posted a stronger line than John Cumberland. Hooks Dauss posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.3 vs 3.82) and home runs allowed (0.23 per nine innings vs 1.24). By the career numbers, Hooks Dauss 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.