Dave Danforth vs. Mark Leiter — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave Danforth posted a stronger line than Mark Leiter. Dave Danforth posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.89 vs 4.57) and home runs allowed (0.34 per nine innings vs 1.18). By the career numbers, Dave Danforth 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.